International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 2

A rare case of GIST presented as leiomyoma

  • Author:
  • Hiremath PB1,, Nidhi Bansal2, Meenal C3, Thulasiraman VN4, Arun Kumar SP5, Reshma Hiremath6
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 317 to 320

1Associate Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

3Professor & Head, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

4Professor, Dept. of General Surgery, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

5Professor & Head, Dept. of Pathology, SVMCH & RC, Ariyur, Puducherry

6IMO Mapusa, Goa

*Corresponding author Email: hiremath0312@gmail.com

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) is the most commonly identified mesenchymal tumour of the gastrointestinal tract. There is a great deal of dilemma in diagnosing GIST. Confirmation is possible only by histopathological examination and by immunohistochemistry. Complete surgical removal followed by long term postoperative chemotherapy is essential for the optimal cure.

Keywords

GIST, Ileum, cellular leiomyoma, Imatinib