Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour of Small Intestine Presenting as a Mesenteric Mass
Published: June 1, 2014 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/.4475
Kishor H. Suryawanshi, Tushar B. Patil, Rajshri P. Damle, N.V. Dravid, Ak Shay Surana
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, A.C.P.M. Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
2. Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, A.C.P.M. Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
3. Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, A.C.P.M. Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
4. Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, A.C.P.M. Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
5. Assistant Lecturer, Department of Pathology, A.C.P.M. Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Kishor H. Suryawanshi,
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, A.C.P.M. Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
Phone: 09403424244, E-mail: ompathologylab@gmail.com
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are uncommon tumors; accounts for 0.1% to 3% of all gastrointestinal neoplasm. Most common site of involvement is stomach (60-70%), small intestine (20-30%) and rarely at extra-gastrointestinal sites like omentum and mesentery called as extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumor (EGIST). Diagnosis is based on characteristic histological findings and expression of transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinase protein (CD 117) derived from activated c-kit gene. Herein, we report a case of GIST of small intestine presented as mesenteric mass in a 35-year-old female and discuss review of literature.
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