Multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumors with a germline c‐kit mutation

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Familial gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder; thus far, only seven families have been reported with c-kit germline mutations. Presented herein is a case of multiple intestinal GIST in a 38-year-old man with a germline mutation of the c-kit gene. Operative specimens of the jejunal segment and multiple wedge resection specimens included approximately 30 masses,...

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