Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Researchers at Ohio State University publish new data on gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Published in Cancer Weekly, October 23rd, 2007

"'Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are relatively rare soft-tissue neoplasms arising from the gastrointestinal tract," investigators in the United States report.

"The clinical presentation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors varies and depends on the tumor size and cold location. We present patients with 2 patients with a gostrointestinal stromal tumor who presented with genitourinary symptoms and were diagnosed by transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy," wrote C. Arcelara and colleagues, Ohio State University.

The researchers concluded: "We describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic and therapeutic approach to these cases, highlighting...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2007-10-23)

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