Gastrointestinal stromal tumor history and symptoms

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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, intestinal obstruction, and vague abdominal pain.

History and Symptoms

• Dysphagia
• Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
• Intestinal obstruction is rare, due to the tumor's outward pattern of growth
• Vague abdominal pain or discomfort

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