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Pediatric Surgery International
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International 11/2005

01-11-2005 | Original Article

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a child and review of the literature

Authors: Yutaka Hayashi, Tadaharu Okazaki, Atsuyuki Yamataka, Toshihiro Yanai, Yuichiro Yamashiro, Masahiko Tsurumaru, Yoshiaki Kajiyama, Takeshi Miyano

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 11/2005

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Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are c-KIT positive neoplasm that occur predominantly in adults. A 13-year-old boy who presented with massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage was subsequently diagnosed with GIST of the stomach. The tumor originated from the lesser curvature with a narrow base and no infiltration into surrounding organs. Two metastatic lesions in the liver were also found. Total excision of the gastric lesion was performed followed by adjuvant imatinib mesylate chemotherapy. He has had no signs of recurrence during 8 months of follow-up. GIST in children are rare and their behavior is notoriously difficult to predict. We report our experience and review the literature.
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Metadata
Title
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a child and review of the literature
Authors
Yutaka Hayashi
Tadaharu Okazaki
Atsuyuki Yamataka
Toshihiro Yanai
Yuichiro Yamashiro
Masahiko Tsurumaru
Yoshiaki Kajiyama
Takeshi Miyano
Publication date
01-11-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 11/2005
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-005-1511-9

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