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Extragastrointestinal stromal tumors presenting as vulvovaginal/rectovaginal septal masses: a diagnostic pitfall.
International journal of gynecological pathology : official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists - 1 Jul 2006
Lam Maggie M, Corless Christopher L, Goldblum John R, Heinrich Michael C, Downs-Kelly Erinn, Rubin Brian P
Abstract excerpt
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Most GISTs arise in the stomach and small bowel, whereas a small number occur elsewhere in the GI tract. Rare cases are identified outside the GI tract and are collectively known as extragastrointestinal stromal tumors (EGISTs). Because of their malignant potential and recent advances in the management...
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