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Yorke J, Brenu SG, Awoonor-Williams R, Tabiri S, Seidu AS, Yamoah FA, Akpaloo J, Der EM, Adjei E, Okyere I, Ihekanandu KK, Bonsu EBO, Kyei I, Mensah S, Adinku MO, Yorke DA, Agyapong AO, Aitpillah FSK, Agyei MK, Oppong-Nkrumah NA, Annan KD, Ellis TAF, Danso P, Buckman TA, Acheampong E. A gist on an obscure neoplasm in Ghana: gastrointestinal stromal tumours. BMC Res Notes 2023; 16:318. [PMID: 37932827 PMCID: PMC10629135 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06593-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour is a rare but potentially curable tumour of the gastrointestinal tract accounting for up to 1% of all gastrointestinal tumours. The discovery of Imatinib mesylate, a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor has improved the chances even for unresectable, recurrent, or metastatic diseases. METHODS This study sought to document the clinical and pathological characteristics of GISTs from two tertiary hospitals in Ghana that have undergone immunohistochemistry confirmation between 2014 and 2021. RESULTS The median age of the subjects was 50 years with most of them (28.0%) being above 61 years. There were more females than males (64.0% vs. 36.0%). Abdominal mass and abdominal pain made up the majority of the clinical presentations. The majority of the subjects had partial gastrectomy (32.0%) which was followed by wedge resection (28.0%). Appendectomy and sleeve gastrectomy were the least performed procedures (8% each). Four of the 25 patients (16.0%) had resections of involved contiguous organs done with splenectomy being the most common procedure. The majority of GISTs were found in the stomach (68.0%) followed by the appendix (12.0%) and small bowel (12.0%). Gastrointestinal bleeding (55.8%) and abdominal pain (38.5%) were the most reported symptoms. Free resection margins were observed in 84.0% of the subjects and only 3/25 (12.0%) experienced tumour recurrence. CONCLUSION GIST is a potentially curable tumour that once was obscure but currently gaining popularity. Surgical resection offers the hope of a cure for localized disease while targeted therapies is a viable option for recurrent, metastatic, or unresectable tumours.
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- Joseph Yorke
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, University of Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Directorate of Pathology, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Directorate of Internal Medicine, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Directorate of Surgery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, KAAF University College, Fetteh-Kakraba, Gomoa East District, Gomoa-East, Ghana.
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Boakye F, Vowotor R, Awoonor-Williams R, Baidoo P, Bandoh D, Abdullah H. Spinal arteriovenous malformation: A case report and review of literature. J West Afr Coll Surg 2022; 12:88-90. [PMID: 36203916 PMCID: PMC9531745 DOI: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_80_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Spinal arteriovenous malformations are rare vascular anomalies within the paediatric age group. These anomalies are associated with devastating consequences and require prompt management to prevent the long-term neurological sequelae. We report a case of a 10-year-old boy with tetraparesis secondary to spinal arterio- venous malformation type III (Juvenile AVM) with rapidly deteriorating neurological signs who had to be managed conservatively due to lack of advanced neurosurgical facilities and interventional radiological services in our facility and sub region.
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Yorke J, Yamoah FA, Awoonor-Williams R, Konney TO, Acheampong E, Adjei E, Ababio KA, Aning DG, Afful-Yorke D, Aidoo FM, Assim CG, Gyamfi FE, Assim ROS, Konadu SO, Kuwornu DE, Acheampong EN. Familial adenomatous polyposis: a case study. J Surg Case Rep 2020; 2020:rjaa367. [PMID: 33133502 PMCID: PMC7588306 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited syndrome characterized by several adenomatous polyps of the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa. If treatment is not provided, an average individual with classic FAP will develop colorectal carcinoma around the age of 40 years. The incidence rate of FAP in developing countries like Ghana is unknown compared to advanced countries. We present the first FAP case of a 22-year-old Ghanaian female who presented with massive lower GI bleeding and underwent surgical management after a thorough investigation. The initial assumption that colonic polyps are scarce in native Africans may be more than what is perceived. This highlights the need for the availability of endoscopic services in Ghana.
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- Joseph Yorke
- General Surgery Unit, Directorate of Surgery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana
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- General Surgery Unit, Directorate of Surgery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana
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- General Surgery Unit, Directorate of Surgery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Directorate of Pathology, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
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- General Surgery Unit, Directorate of Surgery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana
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- General Surgery Unit, Directorate of Surgery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana
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- Directorate of Accident and Emergency, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Directorate of Accident and Emergency, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- General Surgery Unit, Directorate of Surgery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana
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- General Surgery Unit, Directorate of Surgery, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Awoonor-Williams R, Turpin C, Yorke J, Sam-Awortwi Jnr W, Adinku MO, Agbeko AE, Agbedinu K, Asamoah SA, Vanderpuye S, Prempeh PA, Asante R, Ahulu D, Yorke DA, Acheampong E. Two Cases of Gastroduodenal Perforation Following Cesarean Section. J Med Cases 2019. [DOI: 10.14740/jmc3279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Yorke J, Agbenorku P, Awoonor-Williams R, Nyamekye KB, Amoah G, Adinku OM, Appiah C, Boateng AE, Agbeko EA, Fiifi-Yankson PKS, Ahulu D, Gyawu DA, Yorke DA. Survival following an impalement injury through the perineum in association with high voltage electrical burns: A case report. JAD 2017. [DOI: 10.12980/jad.6.2017jadweb-2016-0038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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