Multiple extragastrointestinal stromal tumors: a case report
Journal: International Journal of Advances in Medicine (Vol.1, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-08-01
Authors : Jamila Alagarsamy; Valarmathi Kadhirvel; Chandramouleeswari Kathirvel; Arun Hemavathy; Mary Lilly;
Page : 176-179
Keywords : Extragastrointestinal stromal tumour; Omentum; Peritoneum; Mesentery; DOG-1 marker;
Abstract
Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) is a non-epithelial, mesenchymal tumor. They most commonly originate from the stomach or small intestine, but in rare examples they involve the omentum in this article, we are reporting a case of multiple extragastrointestinal stromal tumour of the omentum, peritoneum and mesentery which was diagnosed cytologically and confirmed by histopathology and immunohistochemistry.
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