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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the rectum with scapular metastasis: a case report

Authors: Fatih Selcukbiricik, Deniz Tural, Mehmet Akif Ozturk, Sergulen Dervisoglu, Sait Sager, Murat Hız, Nil Molinas Mandel

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Introduction

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are rare tumors. They commonly metastasize within the abdominal cavity, particularly to the liver. Less commonly, metastases can be found in the bone.

Case presentation

We here present a case of metastasis to the scapula in a 54-year-old Caucasian male patient with an advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor, which was subsequently successfully treated with resection and sunitinib.

Conclusion

The present study is, to the best of our knowledge, the second to describe scapular metastasis of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Our patient was treated by scapulectomy. The overwhelming majority of scapular tumors are metastases that arise from soft tissue, hepatocellular and thyroid tumors. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor metastasis occurs rarely. Scapular surgery can successfully provide local control of the disease. After the surgery, patients should continue with medical treatment.

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Title: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the rectum with scapular metastasis: a case report
Authors: Fatih Selcukbiricik
Deniz Tural
Mehmet Akif Ozturk
Sergulen Dervisoglu
Sait Sager
Murat Hız
Nil Molinas Mandel
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-145

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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the rectum with scapular metastasis: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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