Hemothorax due to a ruptured esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumor: case report

Hemothorax due to a ruptured esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumor: case report

Abstract Background Esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal interstitium, and comprise less than 0.7% of all GISTs. The presentation of esophageal GIST is relatively benign, commonly characterized by symptoms of dysphagia and gastrointestinal bleed....

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Main Authors: Shohei Ohki, Naoki Enomoto, Daiki Kato, Shusuke Yagi, Hitomi Wake, Kyoko Nohara, Hideki Miyazaki, Toru Igari, Norihiro Kokudo, Kazuhiko Yamada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2022-08-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumor
GIST
Hemothorax
Posterior mediastinal tumor
Tumor rupture
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01481-y
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