Primary mesenteric tumor with phenotypical features of gastrointestinal stromal tumors

We report a case of a primary mesenteric tumor that was discovered in a 71-year-old man. Abdominal US accurately visualized the internal structure of the tumor but failed to determine the site of origin. Computed tomography suggested the mesenteric origin of the tumor before resection. The mass was...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:European radiology 2002-12, Vol.12 Suppl 3 (S3), p.S82-S85
Main Authors: Gorospe, Luis, Simón, Maria José, Lima, Francisca, Esteban, Isabel, Madrid, Carmen, Hitos, Enrique
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Diagnosis, Differential
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Humans
Male
Mesentery - diagnostic imaging
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary - diagnosis
Peritoneal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - diagnosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography, Interventional
Citations: Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:We report a case of a primary mesenteric tumor that was discovered in a 71-year-old man. Abdominal US accurately visualized the internal structure of the tumor but failed to determine the site of origin. Computed tomography suggested the mesenteric origin of the tumor before resection. The mass was removed and histopathological examination (including immunohistochemical and ultrastructural studies) was consistent with a primary gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the mesentery, a very rare neoplasm scarcely reported in the radiology literature. Clinical, radiological, and pathological findings of this case are presented and the topic of primary mesenteric tumors with phenotypical features of GIST is reviewed.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s00330-002-1595-8