A Case of Epithelioid Type Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor with Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Author:
Eui Hyung KIM
1
;
Eun Jung JEON
;
Jung Hwan OH
;
Kon Ho SHIM
;
Hyeug LEE
;
Jeong Jo JEONG
;
Sang Wook CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jejmd@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor;
Epithelioid type;
Gastrointestinal bleeding
- MeSH:
Endoscopy;
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors*;
Hemorrhage*;
Humans;
Korea;
Male;
Melena;
Middle Aged;
Stomach;
Ulcer
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2007;35(2):87-90
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The stomach is the most frequently noted site (50~60%) of gastrointestinal stromal tumor. This tumor is categorized into three subtypes (the spindle cell type, the epithelioid type or mixed type) according to the shape of the cells that make up the tumor. We herein report on a case of gastrointestinal stromal tumor with an epithelioid subtype in a 60-year-old male. On admission, the patient presented with epigastric pain and melena. Endoscopy revealed a submucosal tumor with a central ulcer at the gastric body. Gastric wedge resection was performed. The tumor cells showed a rounded shape and positive staining for CD117. Because the epithelioid type gastrointestinal stromal tumor is unusual in Korea, we report here on this case along with a review of the relevant literature.
