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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Main Authors: Aditya Patel, Meenakshi Yeola, Pankaj Gharde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
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