Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours

The majority of GIST cases are asymptomatic and are discovered either during an endoscopy or from a computed tomography (CT) scan. For cases that are symptomatic, the symptoms vary depending on their location and size. The main symptoms that one may present with are:

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Symptoms of anaemia such as fatigue, chest discomfort, giddiness and shortness of breath on exertion
• Abdominal pain and discomfort (especially in a large tumour)
• Abdominal mass