author = {Dubhashi, Siddharth. and Jenaw, Ratnesh.}, title = {{Gastrointestinal stromal tumor presenting as perforative peritonitis}}, journal ={International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences}, volume ={6}, number ={1}, pages = {45-46}, doi = {10.4103/2278-344X.200204}, year = {2017}, abstract ={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.}, URL ={https://www.ijhas.in/article.asp?issn=2278-344X;year=2017;volume=6;issue=1;spage=45;epage=46;aulast=Dubhashi;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.ijhas.in/article.asp?issn=2278-344X;year=2017;volume=6;issue=1;spage=45;epage=46;aulast=Dubhashi;t=6} }