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A novel complex KIT mutation in a gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the vermiform appendix.
Human pathology - 1 Apr 2013
Vassos Nikolaos, Agaimy Abbas, Günther Klaus, Hohenberger Werner, Schneider-Stock Regine, Croner Roland S
Abstract excerpt
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the vermiform appendix are rare. To date, only 11 cases have been reported in the English literature. Here, we present a new case of appendiceal gastrointestinal stromal tumor associated with complete situs inversus. A 48-year-old man was operated on due to appendicitis-like symptoms. Laparotomy revealed a ruptured conglomerate tumor in the lower abdomen associated with...
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