A rare presentation of gastrointestinal stromal tumor arising from a meckel's diverticulum: A case report
The most common congenital gastrointestinal tract abnormality is Meckel's diverticulum, affecting 1% to 2% of the population. Meckel's diverticulum can sometimes house a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), which is a rare malignant tumor. A 63-year-old man presented with occult melena....
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=8;spage=4857;epage=4860;aulast=Patel |