Pathology features and management of small-size gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
- Author:
Yulong HE
1
;
Xinhua ZHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China. YLH@medmail.com.cn.
- Publication Type:Editorial
- MeSH:
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms;
pathology;
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors;
Humans;
Mutation;
Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit;
Receptor, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor alpha
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2014;17(4):301-304
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The incidence of gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST) is 1-2 per 100 000. Micro GIST with a size less than 1 cm are found in 3%-35% elderly population. These small-size GIST are usually located in the middle or upper stomach, with gain-function KIT or PDGFRA mutation. In this review, the clinicopathological features and management of these small-size GISTs are discussed.
