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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor masquerading as a lung neoplasm. A case presentation and literature review

Authors: S Papaspyros, K Papagiannopoulos

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. Their incidence in the esophagus is 1%–3%. Never has a GIST been documented to directly invade the lung. We report a primary esophageal GIST with direct invasion into the lung parenchyma, presenting predominantly with respiratory symptoms. We include a retrospective literature review. Although the principle 'common things are common' usually guides our everyday clinical practice, this case emphasizes that rare entities can mimic common pathologies and underlines the importance of having a clearly defined differential diagnostic list which should be meticulously scrutinized.

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Title: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor masquerading as a lung neoplasm. A case presentation and literature review
Authors: S Papaspyros
K Papagiannopoulos
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-3-31

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