An Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Originating from the Pancreas

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common mesenchymal neoplasm of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). In fewer than 5% of cases, GIST originates primarily from outside the GIT. The occurrence of GIST originating from the pancreas is rare. Sometimes, neuroendocrine tumors should be diffe...

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Published in:Case reports in gastroenterology 2018-09, Vol.12 (3), p.671-678
Main Authors: Yeo, Seong Jae, Cho, Chang Min, Kwon, Hyung Jun, Cho, Seung Hyun, Kim, Gab Chul, Seo, An Na, Bae, Han Ik
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Biopsy
C-kit protein
Case reports
CD117
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal cancer
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Mesentery
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Pancreas
Single Case
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common mesenchymal neoplasm of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). In fewer than 5% of cases, GIST originates primarily from outside the GIT. The occurrence of GIST originating from the pancreas is rare. Sometimes, neuroendocrine tumors should be differentiated from GISTs because of their hyperenhancing nature in radiologic images. We report a case of GIST arising in the pancreas that was confirmed by surgical resection.
ISSN:1662-0631
1662-0631
DOI:10.1159/000494553