A case report: endoscopic enucleation of gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the ampulla of Vater

Objective: To report a case of endoscopic enucleation of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the ampulla of Vater.

Design: The tumor resection was performed by needle knife endoscopic submucosal dissection.

Results: The tumor was resected completely without serious complications and the patient recovered rapidly.

Conclusion: Endoscopic enucleation may be an alternative treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the ampulla of Vater for patients who fulfill certain requirements.