2023
DOI: 10.32635/2176-9745.rbc.2023v69n2.3720
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type I: Diagnosis after Intestinal Occlusion Secondary to Adhesions after an Episode of Pancreatitis

Abstract: Introduction: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), although relatively rare, account for 80% of mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract. They manifest in any part of the alimentary tract and are derived from Cajal cells. They may occur sporadically or be associated with familial syndromes such as neurofibromatosis type I. The clinical picture is variable, and they are often diagnosed incidentally. The diagnosis requires imaging tests associated with histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis. The … Show more

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