Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of cancer that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the stomach and small intestine.

Plexiform fibromyxoma is a rare primary mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract, first reported by Takahashi in 2007 and officially recognized as a subtype of gastric mesenchymal tumor by the ...

Background Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is known for its wide variability in biological behaviors and it is difficult to predict its malignant potential. The aim of this study is to ...

A recent study offering a comprehensive view of the genome and transcriptome of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) has introduced a new, multi-omics-based molecular classification of these ...

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A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a cancerous tumor that grows in the digestive tract. Surgery can help remove the entire tumor. There are several procedures, including laparoscopy or ...

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are relatively rare form of benign or malignant tumors which occur in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, especially in the stomach and small intestine.

Abbreviations GIST: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor; NIH: National Institutes of Health; IM: Imatinib mesylate; OS: Overall survival; RFS: Relapse-free survival; GI ...