Enteritis cystica profunda: Case report and literature review.

Introduction: Enteritis cystica profunda (ECP) is a rare benign disease first described in the colonic epithelium. This pathology is developed as cystic lesions filled with mucinous material delineated by an epithelium of columnar characteristic in the mucosa of the small intestine.

Presentation Of The Case: A 61-year-old patient without history of previous surgical procedures was admitted to the emergency room with one day of evolution of abdominal pain associated with anorexia, no bowel movements, multiple emetic episodes, and oral intolerance.

Laparoendoscopic assisted surgery for a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST): A case report.

Introduction: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are infrequent, and clinical presentation varies between asymptomatic and diffuse symptoms such as abdominal pain and dyspepsia. Surgical approach depends on location and size of the tumor. There are some reports of the specific surgical approach for GIST located at the gastroesophageal junction.