Ileal gastrointestinal stromal tumor causing mesenteric gangrene

Abstract

Abstract To our knowledge, this is one of the rare literature reports of an ileal GIST complicated with mesenteric gangrene. We reported successful surgical treatment. Infection of GIST is an extremely rare complication that should be treated with no delays to avoid rupture and peritonitis.

Keywords

• acute abdomen
• gastrointestinal stromal tumor
• infection
• mesenteric gangrene