Malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor presenting with hemoperitoneum in puerperium: report of a case with review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal tumors that develop in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract and their diagnosis during pregnancy or puerperium is extremely rare.</p> <p>Case</p> <p>A...

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Main Authors: Vasilakaki Thivi, Akrivis Christodoulos, Vlachakos Nikolaos, Varras Michail, Skafida Evangelia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/8/1/95