Obstrução intestinal distal por GIST de Cólon Sigmoide: um relato de caso.

Abstract

Objective: To report the case of a patient treated in the emergency department of Hospital Naval Marcílio, diagnosed with intestinal obstruction due to GIST of the sigmoid colon. A rare differential diagnosis in patients with acute obstructive abdomen in the context of a surgical emergency. Method: Analyzes of individual medical records, radiological and laboratory exam reports were carried out, in addition to a review of current literature, which contributed to the preparation and description of this observational and descriptive study. Final Considerations: Despite the low incidence of GISTs in the colon and rectum, it is extremely important that they be used as a differential diagnosis in cases of intestinal obstruction and investigation of colorectal tumors. Despite their high recurrence rate, they respond well to the use of Imatinib in association with surgical resection. Awareness of CRC screening through colonoscopy should be encouraged, aiming for early diagnoses and better prognoses.