Malignant stromal tumor of the stomach with giant cystic liver metastases prior to treatment with imatinib mesylate

Malignant stromal tumor of the stomach with giant cystic liver metastases prior to treatment with imatinib mesylate

Introduction. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare and account for 0.1%-3% of all gastrointestinal neoplasms. GISTs are most commonly located in the stomach (60%) and 20%-25% are malignant, with metastases involving the peritoneum or the liver. Cystic liver metastases are extrem...

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Main Authors: Čolović Radoje, Micev Marjan, Matić Slavko, Čolović Nataša, Grubor Nikica, Atkinson Dushan Henry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade 2013-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
gastrointestinal stromal tumors
stomach
diagnosis, differential
liver
neoplasm metastasis
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2013/0042-84501302225C.pdf
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