Ki‐67 index assessment on FNA specimens of gastrointestinal stromal tumor: Correlation with mitotic rate and potential predictive value for risk stratification
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DOI: 10.1002/cncy.22630
Abstract: Risk assessment of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is challenging on cytology specimens. This study aims to determine whether Ki‐67 index evaluated on fine‐needle aspiration (FNA) specimens can correlate with the mitotic rate of GIST in… read more here.
Keywords: mitotic rate; stromal tumor; assessment; fna specimens ... See more keywords
The role of neoadjuvant imatinib in gastrointestinal stromal tumor patients: 20 years of experience from a tertial referral center
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DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34052
Abstract: Surgery is the cornerstone of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) treatment, and adjuvant therapy with imatinib has improved survival for high‐risk tumors. The use of imatinib preoperatively has been increasing, but efficacy and impact on patient… read more here.
Keywords: stromal tumor; surgery; tumor; neoadjuvant imatinib ... See more keywords
Impact of l-carnitine on imatinib-related muscle cramps in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor
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DOI: 10.1007/s10637-019-00860-x
Abstract: Introduction Muscle cramps constitute one of the leading adverse events of imatinib, the standard first-line treatment for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). This study aims to assess the impact of l-carnitine on relieving cramps in… read more here.
Keywords: cramps patients; gastrointestinal stromal; muscle cramps; carnitine ... See more keywords
Primary Adrenal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST): a Rarest Incidentaloma and Diagnostic Challenge
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DOI: 10.1007/s13193-020-01182-8
Abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), although the commonest mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), are rare, accounting for < 1% of all malignancies of the GIT [1]. It is seen commonly in older adults with… read more here.
Keywords: primary adrenal; adrenal gastrointestinal; gastrointestinal stromal; gist ... See more keywords
Conjunctival myxoid stromal tumor of the palpebral conjunctiva: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101427
Abstract: Purpose To present the importance of considering conjunctival myxoid stromal tumors in the differential when evaluating eyelid lesions as these tumors could indicate undetected systemic syndromes including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Carney complex, and other endocrine disorders.… read more here.
Keywords: stromal tumor; myxoid stromal; conjunctival myxoid; palpebral conjunctiva ... See more keywords
Small bowel gastrointestinal stromal tumor presenting with involvement of the adjacent small bowel and hemoperitoneum case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.08.024
Abstract: Accounting for less than one percent of all GI tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors are uncommon neoplasms that arise from the intestinal cells of Cajal. They can arise anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, but most often… read more here.
Keywords: small bowel; bowel; gastrointestinal stromal; involvement adjacent ... See more keywords
Primary retroperitoneal gastrointestinal stromal tumor mimicking adrenal mass: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.08.071
Abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) which occurs outside of alimentary canal without any connection is called as extra gastrointestinal stromal tumor (EGIST). Primary retroperitoneal EGISTs are extremely uncommon with insufficient awareness for rare prevalence. In addition,… read more here.
Keywords: retroperitoneal gastrointestinal; case; gastrointestinal stromal; primary retroperitoneal ... See more keywords
Microcystic stromal tumor resected by laparoscopic surgery
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gmit.2016.11.005
Abstract: We report a case of microcystic stromal tumor (MCST) resected by laparoscopy. MCST is a very rare ovarian tumor with distinctive microcystic features and a characteristic stromal tumor immunopheno-type. The present case was a 26-year-oId… read more here.
Keywords: mcst; microcystic stromal; laparoscopic surgery; stromal tumor ... See more keywords
Ovarian microcystic stromal tumor with undetermined potential: case study with molecular analysis and literature review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2018.02.012
Abstract: Ovarian microcystic stromal tumor is a relatively rare tumor type. This tumor is characterized by a unique microcyst structure, and essentially all tumors show benign biological behavior. Here, we report a case with a primary… read more here.
Keywords: ovarian microcystic; analysis; microcystic stromal; case ... See more keywords
A gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the jejunum presenting with an intratumoral abscess: A case report and a literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.05.012
Abstract: Highlights • An abscess with a thick and vascularized wall suggests an intratumoral abscess.• GISTs developing into intratumoral abscesses are extremely rare.• These GISTs often accompany tumor perforation and peritonitis.• Careful handling is eligible in… read more here.
Keywords: intratumoral abscess; case; tumor jejunum; gastrointestinal stromal ... See more keywords
Establishment of the prediction model and biological mechanism exploration for secondary imatinib-resistant in gastrointestinal stromal tumor
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2087475
Abstract: Abstract A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is mostly driven by the auto-activated, mutant KIT receptor tyrosine kinase gene or by the platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha. Inhibition of KIT-signaling is the primary molecular target therapy… read more here.
Keywords: gist; stromal tumor; imatinib resistant; model ... See more keywords