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- Title
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor with Pulmonary Metastasis.
- Authors
Gürer, Ahmet; Göğuş, Selma; Demirbaş, Bülent; Ersoy, Eren; Aydin, Raci
- 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.
- Subjects
GASTROINTESTINAL stromal tumors; METASTASIS; SMALL intestine; IMMUNOLOGICAL adjuvants; IMATINIB; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2008, Vol 38, Issue 3, p273
- ISSN
1300-0144
- Publication type
Article