stromal

Low power: Stromal tumor showing the muscularis propria of stomach.

Video Endoscopic Sequence

Video Endoscopic Sequence

Video Endoscopic Sequence

Video Endoscopic Sequence

Video Endoscopic Sequence

Video Endoscopic Sequence

Immunohistochemistry was positive for and CD 117 (c-kit) in the GIST. A GIST can’t be Diagnosed by H&E Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a mesenchymal spindle cell (70-80%) or epithelioid (20-30%) neoplasm. The diagnosis...

GISTs occur most often in the stomach (60-70%), followed by the small bowel (20-30%; ileum > jejunum > duodenum), the colon/rectum (5%), and the esophagus (5%). The majority are benign; 10-30% are malignant. The differentiation...

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare tumors that may arise anywhere in the tubular gastrointestinal tract, but stomach is the most common site of localization. Surgery is the main stay of treatment and complete resection...