Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) developing from the lower horizoltal part of the duodenum causing gastrointestinal bleeding

Introduction: In the past 8 years in our department we carried out 13 operations because of GIST in different localisation. 9 of them originated from the stomach, 1–1 from the oesophagus, the distal part of the jejunum and the rectum. According to relevant statistical data the GISTs are represent about 1% of all gastrointestinal tumours, and only 1% of them are originated from the duodenum. That is why we consider our case to be a rarity. Case Report: A 78 year old female patient applied for check-up at her family doctor (GP) with the complains that she is easily tired and feel weakness in December 2004. A sligh…