Unusual location of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST): A case report and literature review of greater omentum location

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) represent a unique subset of neoplasms within the digestive tract. They can manifest in various organs throughout the digestive tract, ranging from the oral cavity to the anus, with a predilection for the stomach and small intestine. A distinct subtype of GISTs, known as Extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors (EGISTs), originate outside the typical GIST organs such as the mesentery, retroperitoneum, and occasionally the omentum. EGISTs are relatively rare, accounting for