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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Presenting as Food Impaction and Pseudo-Achalasia

ACG Case Rep J, Vol: 10, Issue: 8, Page: 1116-1116
2023
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are one of the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. Studies report the incidence of GIST to be 14.5 per million, with 18% being diagnosed incidentally. The most common location is the stomach while the esophagus is the rarest, representing only 0.7% of cases. The clinical manifestations of GISTs vary. Most patients present with bleeding and gastric discomfort. Some may present with life-threatening hematemesis or melena. We present a unique case of a GIST presenting as pseudo-achalasia and food impaction.

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