Journal of Molecular Imaging & Dynamics
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9937
ISSN: 2155-9937
Imtiyaz Dar
India
Review Article
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: A Review
Author(s): Farhat Abbas, Waseem Raja Dar, Muzamil Latief, Summyia Farooq, Manzoor Ahmad Parry, Peerzada Ziaulhaq, Najeeb ullah Sofi, Imtiyaz Dar
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.
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DOI:
10.4172/2155-9937.1000124