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J Sekac¹, P Labas, J Skultety

¹2nd Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia. jaroslav.sekac@yahoo.com

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This study details three rare gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) cases, highlighting surgical removal and follow-up. Early detection and monitoring are crucial for managing these highly malignant potential tumors.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Oncology
Oncology

Background:

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms.
Surgical resection remains the primary treatment modality for localized GIST.

Observation:

Three surgically treated patients with atypical GIST presentations are described.
Cases included endoluminal gastric, duodenal, and extraluminal gastric tumors.
Tumor characteristics indicated a high malignant potential based on size and mitotic activity.

Findings:

Histological confirmation of GIST was achieved in all cases.
Pre-surgical imaging (endoscopy, CT) and intraoperative documentation were comprehensive.
Positron emission tomography (PET) demonstrated high efficacy in detecting potential relapse.

Implications:

Successful surgical management and regular follow-up, including PET scans, are vital for patient outcomes.
These cases underscore the importance of considering GIST in atypical gastrointestinal presentations.
Adherence to surveillance protocols aids in early detection of recurrence.