Abstract
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the ampulla of Vater is extremely rare. A literature search yielded only 10 such reported cases till date. We present two cases of ampullary GIST, one benign and another malignant. The benign tumor presented with massive hematemesis and melena. The malignant tumor presented with obstructive jaundice. Both cases were successfully resected.
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