Intestinal myeloid sarcoma mimicking gastrointestinal stromal tumor without leukemic manifestations: A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND Myeloid sarcoma is a rare extramedullary tumor of immature myeloid cells, often associated with acute myeloid leukemia. Primary intestinal myeloid sarcoma without hematologic disease is uncommon and can mimic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). CASE SUMMARY A 52-year-old man presented with upper abdominal pain, distension, and nausea. Computed tomography revealed a small intestinal mass with obstruction, suggestive of GIST. Small bowel resection was performed. Intraoperative frozen