A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) masquerading as an ovarian mass

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare mesenchymal tumors originating in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. Myogenic gastrointestinal stromal tumor, a distinctive morphologic variant is characterized by an unu...

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Main Authors: Beneduce Pasquale, Carlomagno Giorgio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/2/1/15