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Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology 1/2019

Open Access 01-12-2019 | Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor | Case report

Transvaginal excision of rectal stromal tumors: case reports and a literature review

Authors: Wang Shizhuo, Liuyuan, Ni Sha, Chen Xueting, Wang He, Luan Nannan, Ma Xiaoxin

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. Rectal locations are very rare, and minimally invasive surgery is a good choice for the treatment of rectal GISTs.

Case presentation

Two women each had a mass located on the lower vaginal-rectal space as determined by transvaginal ultrasound (TV-US), pelvis MR imaging, and colonoscopy. The patients successfully underwent transvaginal excision. The spindle-shaped cells were found in pathological test. The immunohistochemical analysis showed that CD117 and Dog-1 were stained positively. These results confirmed the masses as GISTs. The postoperative period was uneventful without anal dysfunction. Two patients were received adjuvant treatment with imatinib after surgery.

Conclusion

Transvaginal excision could be a minimally invasive and safe alternative treatment in the management of rectal GISTs in lower locations.
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Metadata
Title
Transvaginal excision of rectal stromal tumors: case reports and a literature review
Authors
Wang Shizhuo
Liuyuan
Ni Sha
Chen Xueting
Wang He
Luan Nannan
Ma Xiaoxin
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-019-1703-8

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