Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor with Accelerated Growth Pattern in the Stomach
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
;
: 193-197, 2011.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-78304
ABSTRACT
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and can be benign or malignant. To date, there have been no clear standards for the preoperative assessment of GIST malignancy. Currently it is believed that tumors with diameter smaller than 2.0 cm is benign. Herein, we experienced two cases of GISTs that showed an accelerated growth pattern during the follow-up period. In both cases, the tumors were <2.0 cm in size initially and became larger unexpectedly. The resected tumors revealed GIST with intermediate risk and high risk of malignancy according to National Institutes of Health (NIH) consensus symposium.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prognosis
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Stomach
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Follow-Up Studies
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Consensus
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
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Mitotic Index
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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