Capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis of exophytic gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the small intestine

Abstract

The frequency of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) is 0.1–0.3% of all neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common clinical feature of GISTs is gastrointestinal bleeding caused by ulceration of the tumor. Based on a clinical case, the eff ectiveness of capsule endoscopy in diagnosing GISTs is demonstrated.