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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2022; 10(29): 10622-10628
Published online Oct 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i29.10622
Published online Oct 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i29.10622
Wandering small intestinal stromal tumor: A case report
Jin-Zhan Su, Shu-Feng Fan, Xia Song, Dong-Ying Su, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310005, Zhejiang Province, China
Lu-Jun Cao, Department of Radiology, The Hospital of the Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Su JZ and Fan SF were involved in data collection and interpretation; Song X and Fan SF drafted the manuscript; Cao LJ and Su DY contributed in the revision.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Xia Song, MS, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310005, Zhejiang Province, China. xiasong0129@163.com
Received: May 11, 2022
Peer-review started: May 11, 2022
First decision: July 29, 2022
Revised: August 16, 2022
Accepted: September 7, 2022
Article in press: September 7, 2022
Published online: October 16, 2022
Processing time: 141 Days and 6.5 Hours
Peer-review started: May 11, 2022
First decision: July 29, 2022
Revised: August 16, 2022
Accepted: September 7, 2022
Article in press: September 7, 2022
Published online: October 16, 2022
Processing time: 141 Days and 6.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Stromal tumors of the small intestine are rare. Symptoms range from none to mass effect and hemorrhage. With nonspecific symptoms, computed tomography is helpful in visualizing contrast-enhancing lesions in the small intestine. In even rarer cases, these tumors may mobilize and produce symptoms that mimic conditions, such as intestinal torsion. Recognition of wandering stromal tumors of the small intestine facilitates the timely diagnosis and treatment. Evaluation includes imaging, digital subtraction angiography, and histopathology. Surgery remains the gold standard of treatment.