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A rare case of primary mesenteric gastrointestinal stromal tumor with metastasis to the cervix uteri
oleh: Misra Renu, Lal Neena, Mittal Suneeta, Gupta Nupur, Kumar Lalit, Bhalla Sunita
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Diterbitkan: | BMC 2007-11-01 |
Deskripsi
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are CD117 (C Kit) positive mesenchymal neoplasms, that may arise anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. Their current therapy is imatinib mesylate before or after surgery.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We describe a case of 17-year-old female with metastasis to the cervix uteri of a primary mesenteric gastrointestinal tumor.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Surgery remains the mainstay of known curative treatment. The manifestations of GIST are not restricted to the typical locations within the bowel; may have very unusual metastatic sites or infiltrations per continuitatem.</p>