| Literature DB >> 22693386 |
Garima Mehta1, Ankur Mittal, Siddhartha Verma, Padmanabh Inamdar.
Abstract
Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) is a rare tumour of gastrointestinal tract, comprising of 0.1-3.0% of all gastrointestinal malignancies. They are commonly found in stomach (60-70%), very rarely in rectum and anal canal (<5%). The present case report is of a large anorectal leiomyoma (142×80mm) arising from posterior rectal wall, with its unusual presentation of urinary retention. In our case, in view of its massive size, recurrence and malignant transformation, we planned abdominoperineal resection. Although size and histological grade play an important role, complete resection still is considered the most significant favorable prognostic factor.Entities:
Keywords: Gastro-intestinal stromal tumor; Leiomyoma; Urinary retention
Year: 2010 PMID: 22693386 PMCID: PMC3244252 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-010-0037-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Surg Oncol ISSN: 0975-7651