Giant Rectal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: A Report of Two Cases
Giant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) of the rectum are rare and often difficult to remove surgically. At the time metastases are found, GISTs are considered to be incurable and until recently no adequate therapy was of any value for these patients. Recently, imatinib was introduced: a signa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2008-03-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/119317 |