Synchronous Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) are rare mesenchymal neoplasm of gastrointestinal tract. Stomach is the most common site affected by GIST compared to other places in gastrointestinal track. The coexistence of GIST with another malignancy represents a rare phenomenon with few literature reported.

Case presentation

We present here 65 years old patient with stomach GIST and synchronous pancreatic adenocarcionoma discovered during surgery for suspected pancreatic mucinious cystadenoma. Distal pancreaticosplenectomy with excision of GIST Tumor & wedge resection of stomach was done. Histopathological examination of resected specimens reported the margins are clear.

Discussion

In this article we discuss on the option of systemic therapy versus upfront sur

SUBMITTER: A/L Chandrasekaran T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142392 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature