Extragastrointestinal stromal tumor of the mesoappendix: CT findings and a review of the literature

Extragastrointestinal stromal tumor of the mesoappendix: CT findings and a review of the literature

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are nonepithelial, mesenchymal neoplasms that rarely occur in children. We present a unique case of a GIST that developed outside the gastrointestinal tract within the mesoappendix of a 6-year old boy. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a slightly lobulated, ho...

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Veröffentlicht in:World journal of surgical oncology 2012-10, Vol.10 (1), p.211-211, Article 211
Hauptverfasser: Li, Wenhua, Cui, Yanfen, Ren, Gang, Wang, Jun, Wu, Xiangru
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Appendiceal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Appendiceal Neoplasms - pathology
Appendiceal Neoplasms - surgery
Care and treatment
Case Report
Child
Children
CT imaging
Diagnosis
Extragastrointestinal stromal tumor
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors - diagnostic imaging
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors - pathology
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors - surgery
Gastrointestinal system
Gastrointestinal tumors
Humans
Male
Patient outcomes
Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit - analysis
Stem cells
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are nonepithelial, mesenchymal neoplasms that rarely occur in children. We present a unique case of a GIST that developed outside the gastrointestinal tract within the mesoappendix of a 6-year old boy. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a slightly lobulated, homogeneous soft-tissue mass, with marked contrast enhancement. This case study provides new insight into the CT appearance of extragastrointestinal stromal tumors.
ISSN:1477-7819
1477-7819
DOI:10.1186/1477-7819-10-211