Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor | |
Histopathologic image of gastrointestinal stromal tumour of the stomach. Hematoxylin-eosin stain. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2], Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Gastrointestinal stromal neoplasm; Gastrointestinal stromal sarcoma, GIST, gist.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Differentiating Gastrointestinal stromal tumor from other Diseases
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention
Case Studies
External Links
- De Silva MV, Reid R. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST): c-kit mutations, CD117 expression, differential diagnosis and targeted cancer therapy with imatinib. Pathol Oncol Res 2003;9:13-9. PMID 12704441.
- Kitamura Y, Hirota S, Nishida T. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST): a model for molecule-based diagnosis and treatment of solid tumors. Cancer Sci 2003:94:315-20. PMID 12824897.