Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) - anorectal

Case contributed by Nolan Walker , 3 Aug 2016
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Ian Bickle, 10 Aug 2016

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

There is a thick-walled cavitating mass.There is central ulceration of the rectal mucosa overlying the tumour, and probable resultant secondary infection and necrosis accounting for the mixed density fluid within the tumoral cavity.

The seminal vesicles and prostate are displaced ventrally.

The appearances are typical for an anorectal GIST.

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

There is a thick-walled enhancing mass centered on the lower rectum.The mass is displacing the bladder anteriorly.There are no enlarged pelvic lymphnodes and no suspicious liver or liver lesions.

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