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==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
* Majority of the GISTs are asymptomatic. Patients with GIST who have symptoms are generally non specific. | * Majority of the GISTs are asymptomatic. Patients with GIST who have symptoms are generally non specific. | ||
* In addition. the symptoms of GISTs depends upon the tumor size and location. | |||
* | ** [[Dysphagia]] (esophageal GIST) | ||
** [[Gastrointestinal hemorrhage]] presenting with black stools or hematemesis | |||
** Vague [[abdominal pain]] or discomfort | |||
** Constipation (colorectal GIST) | |||
** Jaundice (duodenal GIST) | |||
** Abdominal fullness or early satiety | |||
==Less common causes== | |||
Intra-abdominal hemorrhage is uncommon, but when it occurs, can lead to symptoms of iron deficiency anemia such as: | |||
*Malaise | |||
*Fatigue | |||
*Dyspnea | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]
Overview
Symptoms of gastrointestinal stromal tumor include dysphagia, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and vague abdominal pain.
History and Symptoms
- Majority of the GISTs are asymptomatic. Patients with GIST who have symptoms are generally non specific.
- In addition. the symptoms of GISTs depends upon the tumor size and location.
- Dysphagia (esophageal GIST)
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage presenting with black stools or hematemesis
- Vague abdominal pain or discomfort
- Constipation (colorectal GIST)
- Jaundice (duodenal GIST)
- Abdominal fullness or early satiety
Less common causes
Intra-abdominal hemorrhage is uncommon, but when it occurs, can lead to symptoms of iron deficiency anemia such as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- Dyspnea