Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Masquerading as a Spontaneous Rectal Hematoma
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2012
Abstract
A 78-year-old Caucasian male with a history of atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation with warfarin presented with a change in bowel habits and weight loss. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed a 3.5 cm rectal mass. After biopsy with colonoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography, the rectal mass was highly suspicious for rectal hematoma. When the rectal mass did not resolve after 1 month of follow-up, surgery showed the patient to have a rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor. He is being treated with imatinib and follow-up CT scans. This case illustrates the importance of a high level of suspicion for a gastrointestinal stromal tumor when a rectal mass is found.
Repository Citation
Poland, E.,
Abbass, K.,
Markert, R. J.,
Agrawal, S.,
& Akram, S.
(2012). Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Masquerading as a Spontaneous Rectal Hematoma. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 43 (suppl_1), 38-41.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/internal_medicine/142
DOI
10.1007/S12029-011-9276-Y