Understanding Gastric GIST: From Pathophysiology to Personalized Treatment
Doru-Florian-Cornel Moga,
Gabriela Vlădoiu,
Anca-Maria Frățilă
et al.
Abstract:Background: Gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) represent a subset of gastrointestinal tumors predominantly found in the stomach. Despite their rarity, these tumors carry significant implications for patient health and management. GISTs are potentially malignant tumors with unpredictable progression. They originate from the interstitial cells of Cajal, which are positioned between the intramural neurons and the smooth muscle cells of the digestive tract. These tumors are characterized primarily by … Show more
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