Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor with Pulmonary Metastasis

Authors

AHMET GÜRER
SELMA GÖĞKUŞ
BÜLENT DEMİRBAŞ
EREN ERSOY
RACİ AYDIN

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is rare but is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. It is usually arises from the stomach and small intestine. We present a case of GIST treated with surgery and adjuvant imatinib mesylate for pulmonary metastasis.

DOI

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Keywords

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, jejunum, imatinib mesylate

First Page

273

Last Page

275

Recommended Citation

GÜRER, A, GÖĞKUŞ, S, DEMİRBAŞ, B, ERSOY, E, & AYDIN, R (2008). Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor with Pulmonary Metastasis. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 38 (3): 273-275. https://doi.org/-