Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs): A case report

Authors

  • Shuvekcha Thapa Medical Officer, Department of General Surgery, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Pokhara, Nepal
  • Sarjan Kunwar Department of General Surgery, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital & Research Center, Pokhara, Nepal
  • Bijay Pandey Department of General Surgery, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital & Research Center, Pokhara, Nepal
  • Deependra Man Shrestha Department of Oncology, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital & Research Center, Pokhara, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jgmc-n.v19i1.83335

Keywords:

CD117, diagnostic imaging, gastrointestinal stromal tumor, imatinib, jejunal tumor, surgical management., DOG-1

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare malignant tumors, rarely found in jejunum. Diagnosis mainly relies on histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry. Management typically includes surgery and chemotherapy. Herein, we present a case of an older adult female with abdominal pain and a palpable lump and managed by small bowel resection and adjuvant imatinib therapy. The excised tumor showed positive immunoreactivity for CD117, DOG-1 and SMA. This case report highlights the importance of considering GISTs in abdominal masses and the role of CT imaging and Immunohistochemistry in diagnosis and management.

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Published

2026-07-01

How to Cite

Shuvekcha Thapa, Kunwar, S., Pandey, B., & Shrestha, D. M. (2026). Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs): A case report. Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal, 19(1), 117–120. https://doi.org/10.3126/jgmc-n.v19i1.83335

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Case Reports

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