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19 February 2025 : Case report  Grenada

Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Mimicking Appendicitis: A Case Study

Unusual clinical course, Challenging differential diagnosis, Rare coexistence of disease or pathology

Ricardo Martinez ABDEFG 1, Michael Lezcano ABDEFG 1, Jonak Randhawa ABDEFG 1, Shahryar Aijaz ABDEFG 1, Yara Al Mazouni ABDEFG 1, Ahmed Altamimi ABDEFG 2,3*, Norka Camacho-Perez ABDEFG 1, Feras Othman ABDEFG 4, Andrew M. O'Neill ACD 3, Joshua A. Simon BCD 3

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.944665

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e944665

Figure 1. (A, B) Heterogeneous density mass in the large right lower quadrant, as depicted by the red arrow. (C) The appendix was visualized in the right lower quadrant and appeared dilated and fluid-filled, with wall thickening. The maximum diameter was 1.4 cm (C, green arrow); a distended bladder is depicted by the yellow arrows (C, yellow arrow).

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American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923
American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923