%A Dubhashi, Siddharth %A Jenaw, Ratnesh %T Gastrointestinal stromal tumor presenting as perforative peritonitis %9 Case Report %D 2017 %J International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences %R 10.4103/2278-344X.200204 %P 45-46 %V 6 %N 1 %U https://www.ijhas.in/article.asp?issn=2278-344X;year=2017;volume=6;issue=1;spage=45;epage=46;aulast=Dubhashi %8 January 1, 2017 %X Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal tumors arising from the muscularis propria of the gastrointestinal tract. Presenting features include abdominal mass (5%–50%), obstruction (5%), hemorrhage and rarely perforation (0.8%). This is a case report of an elderly male with a perforated jejunal GIST presenting as acute abdomen. GISTs exhibit an unpredictable behavior. Complete surgical excision with clear margins is the treatment of choice with adjuvant chemotherapy. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 2278-344X