Gastrointestinal stromal tumours Q. 1 Which of the following markers is specific for gastro-intestinal stomal tumor (GIST) – A CD 117 B CD 34 C CD 23 D S-100 Q. 1 Which of the following markers is specific for gastro-intestinal stomal tumor (GIST) – A CD 117 B CD 34 C CD 23 D S-100 […]
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumours Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) GIST is also called as leimyoma, leimyosarcoma. In GIT, stomach is the commonest site of GIST. Pathogenesis- They are tumour of mesenchymal origin. It arises from the intestinal cells of Cajal or pacemaker cells. Prognosis depends on size. Histology shows spindle shaped cells Associated with NF 1 Clinical
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