[GIST as a cause of the small intestine invagination]

Rozhl Chir. 2009 Aug;88(8):425-7.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

A case report describing intusussception on small bowell as a one of the less frequent causes of ileus in adults. A gastointestinal stromal tumor ( GIST) was found as a lead point of the intusussception on the basis of abdominal CT. Patient underwent resection of small bowel with tumor. Basic knowledge of GISTs is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / complications*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Intestine, Small*
  • Intussusception / etiology*