A case of primary gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the liver

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. The tumor originates from Cajal cells, which generated peristaltic motion. Primary gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the liver is rare and should be considered in imaging diagnosis. We report...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2023, Vol.18 (12), p.4533-4536
Main Authors: Nguyen Thi My Xuan, An, Le Thi Bich, Van, Le Van, Dung, Bui Van, Pham, Nguyen Tri, Thuc, Le Van, Phuoc
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. The tumor originates from Cajal cells, which generated peristaltic motion. Primary gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the liver is rare and should be considered in imaging diagnosis. We report a case of an 82-year-old female patient who represented with upper abdominal pain and poor appetite. Magnetic resonance imaging detected a large left lobe cystic lesion (10 × 15 cm). The tumor was resected. The histopathological and immunohistochemical results were of a primary gastrointestinal stromal tumor in the liver with cystic changes. On imaging, it is difficult to differentiate from other cystic lesions.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2023.08.108