title: Giant rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumours: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST are the most common mesenchymal tumours; however, rectal GISTs account for <5%. In the pelvis they represent a diagnostic challenge with giant GISTs likely to be malignant. They may present with urological, gynaecological or rectal symptoms. Sphincter-preserving surgery can be aided by neoadjuvant therapy. We present an uncommon case of giant rectal GIST masquerading as acute urinary retention.
authors: Department of Surgery, Great Western NHS Trust, Swindon, UK Royal Blackburn Hospital, East Lancashire Hospital Trust, Blackburn, UK luluald@hotmail.com.
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authors: Alder
authors: Department of Surgery, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, UK.
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authors: Department of Surgery, Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust, Preston, UK.
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authors: Department of Radiology Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust, Preston, UK.
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