Giant GIST of the small intestine in a young man.
Title | Giant GIST of the small intestine in a young man. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Atmatzidis, S., Chatzimavroudis G., Ananiadis A., Kapoulas S., & Atmatzidis K. |
Journal | J Gastrointest Surg |
Volume | 17 |
Issue | 8 |
Pagination | 1536-7 |
Date Published | 2013 Aug |
ISSN | 1873-4626 |
Keywords | Adult, Antineoplastic Agents, Benzamides, Chemotherapy, Adjuvant, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, Humans, Imatinib Mesylate, Jejunal Neoplasms, Male, Piperazines, Pyrimidines |
Abstract | Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) represent a rare group of neoplasms of the digestive tract deriving from the mesenchyme. Giant GISTs (over 10 cm in diameter) represent only 20 % of all cases and are associated with a high risk of malignancy. We present the case of a giant GIST of the jejunum successfully treated by surgical resection and adjuvant therapy with imatinib. |
DOI | 10.1007/s11605-013-2268-4 |
Alternate Journal | J. Gastrointest. Surg. |
PubMed ID | 23797887 |