Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour of Small Intestine Presenting as a Mesenteric Mass
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are uncommon tumors; accounts for 0.1% to 3% of all gastrointestinal neoplasm. Most common site of involvement is stomach (60-70%), small intestine (20-30%) and rarely at extra-gastrointestinal sites like omentum and mesentery called as extra-gastrointestina...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4475/8444_F(DK)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(AGAK).pdf |
| Summary: | Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are uncommon tumors; accounts for 0.1% to 3% of all gastrointestinal neoplasm. Most common site
of involvement is stomach (60-70%), small intestine (20-30%) and rarely at extra-gastrointestinal sites like omentum and mesentery called
as extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumor (EGIST). Diagnosis is based on characteristic histological findings and expression of transmembrane
receptor tyrosine kinase protein (CD 117) derived from activated c-kit gene.
Herein, we report a case of GIST of small intestine presented as mesenteric mass in a 35-year-old female and discuss review of literature. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |