Gastroduodenal intussusception of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST): case report and review of the literature

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2013 Apr;23(2):e70-3. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e31826d72d4.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors in adults. They frequently occur in the stomach. Gastric GISTs typically present as a gastrointestinal bleed but can sometimes cause obstructive symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. We present a patient with a gastric GIST and liver metastases who during treatment with iminitab therapy presented with an acute gastric outlet obstruction. A computed tomography scan revealed a gastroduodenal intussusception of the gastric GIST. The patient underwent a laparoscopic exploration and resection of the GIST. We reviewed the English language literature of GISTs that presented as a gastroduodenal intussusception and put our case in the context of the previously reported cases. We discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges that arise when treating these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Duodenal Diseases / complications
  • Duodenal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / etiology*
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / surgery*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / complications
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intussusception / complications
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Assessment
  • Stomach Diseases / complications
  • Stomach Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach Diseases / surgery
  • Stomach Neoplasms / complications
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome