Title of article :
Multiple Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) of Stomach in a Healthy 13 year-old Girl
Author/Authors :
Gheibi, Shahsanam urmia university of medical sciences - Gastroentrology Department, ايران , Mahmudloo, Rahim urmia university of medical sciences - Thoracic surgery Department, ايران , Eishi-Oskuie, Ali urmia university of medical sciences - Emam Khomeini Hospital - Hematology- Medical Oncology Department, ايران , Valizadeh, Nasim urmia university of medical sciences - Emam Khomeini Hospital - Hematology- Medical Oncology Department, ايران
Abstract :
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are uncommon tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that occur predominantly in adults. These tumors originated from Cajal cells have positive mutations for KIT (CD117) or platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFRA). GIST especially multiple GISTs are very rare in children and lacking mutations in KIT. We present a previously healthy 13 year- old girl with history of hematemesis and melena for two months which has caused severe anemia requiring ICU admission with final diagnosis of KIT positive multiple GISTs in stomach
Keywords :
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors , Gastrointestinal neoplasm’s , GIST tumor , Children
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
