HighlightsEmergency presentation of a GIST is not uncommon and one of its manifestations is acute abdome.The cases described in the literature are the tip of the iceberg and spontaneous rupture or perforation of GISTs are a far more frequent first presentation of this rare tumour.The jejunum was the more common location of perforation compared to the ileum.Emergency surgery is mandatory and should achieve radical resection.
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