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[Gastrointestinal stromal tumors: a retrospective study]
Habib Zidane1, Zakia Kebbati1, Mohamed Khettab2
1Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Mostaganem, Faculté de Médecine de Mostaganem, Mostaganem, Algérie.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|September 11, 2023
Summary
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare but common mesenchymal tumors. This study analyzed 23 GIST cases, finding early diagnosis and surgery improve outcomes, though recurrence necessitates long-term monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Medical Oncology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) represent the most frequent mesenchymal neoplasms within the digestive tract.
- Understanding the clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic features of GIST is crucial for patient management.
Observation:
- A retrospective monocentric study analyzed 23 GIST patients over four years (April 2017-April 2021).
- Abdominal pain was the predominant symptom (78.3%), with small bowel tumors being most common (47.8%).
- Early-stage diagnosis occurred in 69.6% of cases, with surgical resection (R0) performed in 20 patients.
Findings:
- Adjuvant imatinib therapy was administered to 13 patients with localized tumors post-surgery.
- Three patients experienced disease progression, necessitating second-line sunitinib treatment.
- While outcomes are generally favorable, recurrences underscore the need for prolonged patient surveillance.
Implications:
- Histopathology and immunohistochemistry are key for GIST diagnosis, though molecular diagnostics can refine prognostic prediction and therapeutic strategies.
- Despite curative intent treatments, the potential for GIST recurrence highlights the importance of long-term follow-up protocols.
- Optimizing GIST management requires integrating diagnostic advancements with tailored therapeutic approaches.
