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Gene Regulation and Targeted Therapy in Gastric Cancer Peritoneal Metastasis: Radiological Findings from Dual Energy CT and PET/CT
Published on: January 22, 2018
Gastric Myeloid Sarcoma
Abdullah S Shaikh1, Emmanuel Almanza Huante2, Mehran Taherian3
1Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
This case study highlights a rare instance of gastric myeloid sarcoma (MS) in a patient previously treated for acute myeloid leukemia. Gastric MS is uncommon, often presenting without active leukemia, and poses significant treatment challenges.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology
Background:
- Gastric cancers are predominantly adenocarcinomas, but other rare malignancies can occur.
- Leukemia patients may develop myeloid sarcoma (MS) in the gastrointestinal tract, though gastric involvement is infrequent.
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