Journal of Molecular Imaging & Dynamics
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9937
ISSN: 2155-9937
Farhat Abbas, Waseem Raja Dar, Muzamil Latief, Summyia Farooq, Manzoor Ahmad Parry, Peerzada Ziaulhaq, Najeeb ullah Sofi, Imtiyaz Dar
Introduction:Gastrointestinal tumors are rarest of the gastrointestinal tumors. They arise from interstitial cells of Cajal. Objective: To review the current diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal tumors.
Material and methods: Pubmed was searched for ‘gastrointestinal tumors’ and relevant studies used for this review.
Conclusion: GISTs are one of the rarest tumors of GI tract. They are more common in middle aged males. Diagnosis involves radiology, histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Treatment is surgical and chemotherapy.