Case of oesophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumour
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Giant oesophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumour presenting with dyspnoea and clubbed fingers
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract originating from the interstitial cells of Cajal. Giant oesophageal GISTs are rare since the oesophagus is rarely the primary site of GISTs, and they are usually diagnosed early due to complaints such as dysphagia. We present the case of a giant oesophageal GIST presenting with prominent clubbing. T...
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