Abstract

PALKOWSKI, IN; VISAGIE, S  and  MALIK, M. Massive jejunal gastrointestinal stromal tumour bleed - a case report. S. Afr. j. surg. [online]. 2025, vol.63, n.2, pp.95-97. ISSN 2078-5151.  https://doi.org/10.36303/sajs.01406.

We present a rare case of a massive gastrointestinal bleed from a gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) originating from the jejunum. GISTs make up only 0.1-3% of all gastrointestinal neoplasms and typically present as an occult or chronic gastrointestinal bleeding. Acute gastrointestinal bleeding from the small bowel is uncommon and can be a challenging diagnosis to make.

Keywords : gastrointestinal stromal tumour; massive gastrointestinal bleed; jejunum.

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