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Massive Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the Stomach. Clinical Case

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare overall but the most common malignant mesenchymal tumors in the gastrointestinal tract. The decisive factor for the diagnosis in addition to objective symptoms is the expression of the proto-oncogene KIT (CD117) receptor. The most common treatment is surgical resection, preceded by neoadjuvant therapy. In this clinical case we present a 55 year old patient’s who is diagnosed with a giant gastric GIST, effectiveness of systemic treatment.

Source: Health Sciences

DOI: 10.35988/sm-hs.2024.332

Authors: Agnė Talačkaitė, Daumantas Radzevičius, Audrius Ivanauskas

Institutions: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4404299713