A case report highlights the role of imaging in diagnosing jejunal lesions linked to chronic anaemia.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms, most commonly arising in the stomach or small intestine. Jejunal GISTs are rare and may pose diagnostic challenges. We report a 44-year-old woman with a 3-year history of chronic unexplained iron deficiency anaemia and negative endoscopy. Computed tomography angiography suggested a jejunal lesion. Laparoscopy identified a well-circumscribed jejunal mass, which was resected. Histopathology confirmed a low-risk GIST. This case highlights the importance of considering small bowel pathology in persistent anaemia and the role of cross-sectional imaging or capsule endoscopy in timely diagnosis.
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