Gastrointestinal stromal tumour presenting as palpable abdominal mass: A rare entity.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumour of gastro-intestinal tract. Annual incidence of GIST in United States is approximately 3000-4000. Clinical presentation of GIST varies with location and size of tumour but GIST presenting with palpable abdominal mass is rare.

Primary hydatid cyst of peritoneum presented as abdominal lump: a rare presentation.

The incidence of primary hydatid cyst of peritoneum is 2%. It can present as a palpable abdominal lump. The differential diagnosis is cystic ovarian tumor clinically and radiologically.

Ileosigmoid knotting-A disastrous double closed loop obstruction.

Introduction: Ileosigmoid knotting (ISK) is a rare entity which needs prompt recognition and immediate surgical intervention to avoid catastrophic complications caused by gangrenous bowel and subsequent peritonitis. Preoperative investigations are only diagnostic of obstruction and CT findings are helpful but are not always available.

Presentation Of Case: This case report describes a 22 year old male presenting with acute abdomen managed with emergency exploration in view of findings of peritonitis.