A Rare Case of Mesenteric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (Gist) Presenting as Mesenteric Mass.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) are rare tumours arising from mesenchyme of gastrointestinal tract and overexpress C-kit protein. Mainly seen in stomach and small bowel. Mesenteric GIST are rarely reported as they constitute less than 1% of total GIST. We hereby report such a rare case of GIST arising from mesentery of small bowel and presenting as intra-abdominal mesenteric mass. Good surgical clearance ensures good survival whereas incomplete resection results in a high incidence of recurrences with distant metastasis.