Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours: A Review on Genetics, Pathology, Risk Stratification, Clinical Characteristics, Investigation, and Treatment
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumours of the gastrointestinal tract, arising from the interstitial cells of Cajal. They are known to occur in all parts of the gastrointestinal tract from the oesophagus to the anorectum, with the stomach being the most commo...
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Language: | English |
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European Medical Journal
2016-11-01
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Series: | European Medical Journal Oncology |
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Online Access: | https://www.emjreviews.com/oncology/article/gastrointestinal-stromal-tumours-a-review-on-genetics-pathology-risk-stratification-clinical-characteristics-investigation-and-treatment/ |