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Isolated liver gastrointestinal stromal tumor: A case report
Yan Deng1, Min Zhang1, Shi-Yan Li1
1Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
|October 5, 2024
Summary
Extra gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) outside the GI tract are rare. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of primary liver GIST versus metastatic GIST presenting as isolated liver lesions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) typically originate within the gastrointestinal tract.
- Extra GISTs, originating outside the GI tract, are uncommon.
- Distinguishing primary liver GIST (PLGIST) from liver metastasis of GIST (LMGIST) can be challenging, especially with isolated liver lesions.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old male presented with multiple giant cystic-solid liver lesions.
- CT-guided fine-needle aspiration confirmed the diagnosis of liver GIST.
- The patient had a history of small intestine resection 5 years prior, complicating origin determination.
Findings:
- Over a 2-year follow-up, the largest liver lesion grew from 16 cm to 21 cm.
- No extrahepatic lesions were detected during the follow-up period.
- The case underscores the difficulty in differentiating PLGIST from LMGIST without complete patient history.
Implications:
- This review aims to improve the understanding of rare liver GIST entities.
- Enhanced diagnostic approaches are needed for accurate tumor origin determination.
- Improved diagnosis and staging of liver GISTs are crucial for patient management.
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