Gastrointestinal stomal tumor: a case report
- Author:
Hua Thi Ngoc Ha
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stomal tumor
- MeSH:
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors;
Diagnosis;
Case Reports
- From:Journal Ho Chi Minh Medical
2005;9(2):122-126
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Gastrointestinal stomal tumor is a rare mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. Stomach and small intestine are the most common sites. Tumors originate from interstitial cells of Cajal. The preoperative and intraoperative diagnosis is usually difficult. It is necessary to base on immunohistochemical staining with antibody CD117 for definitive diagnosis. Tumor may be benign or malignant. Surgery is the first choice, and can be associated with targeted therapy, a competitive inhibitor of specific tyrosine kinase. Postoperative recurrence is rare and commonly has no complication. It is necessary to follow up by CT scan every 6 months in the first 2 years and then every 3 years
