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Neurofibromatosis-associated Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Causing Small Bowel Obstruction.
The American surgeon - 1 Jul 2022
Schaeffer H David, Griffiths Richard L, Factor Matthew S
Abstract excerpt
Multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) of the small intestine is an uncommon finding but can be a marker for underlying neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). We present the case of the 38-year-old male without prior NF1 diagnosis who presented with a small bowel obstruction. His physical exam was notable for cutaneous nodules and café-au-lait spots. He progressed to peritonitis and underwent an exploratory...
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