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 |
