Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour : Management in a rural Medical college in India
Journal Name:
- International Journal of Healthcare & Biomedical Research
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Abstract (2. Language):
Abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) ) is one of the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract
that accounts for 1-3% of all gastrointestinal malignancies. For many years these tumors have been the subject of controversy
and discussion in the literature regarding their histogenesis, diagnostic criteria, prognostic features, and nomenclature. It is now
proved to originate from an intestinal pacemaker cell called the interstitial cell of Cajal. GIST may develop anywhere along the
gastrointestinal tract, but most often it arises in the stomach and, less commonly in the intestine. It is a tumour that originates
from spindle cells arising from muscle layer with mixed differentiation. The management depends on the histology and size of
the tumour. With limited resources for advanced investigations this present case having size of 15 cms and high malignant
potential was treated with resection with adequate margins.
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