title: Primary mesenteric gastrointestinal stromal tumour.
abstract: Primary mesenteric gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are rare tumours and can be included as a differential for an expanding intraabdominal mass. We present the case, in our institution, of a 72-year-old male who presented with non-specific symptoms and was diagnosed with a primary mesenteric GIST following resection. We report his follow-up and discuss the current theories as to the origins of these rare tumours and current treatment modalities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Uppergastrointestinal Surgery, Tweed Heads Hospital, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia rachelkirby2001@yahoo.co.uk.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kirby
authors.affiliation: Department of Uppergastrointestinal Surgery, Tweed Heads Hospital, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rajasagaram
authors.affiliation: Department of Uppergastrointestinal Surgery, Tweed Heads Hospital, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ghusn