Primitive mesenteric gastrointestinal stromal tumor with autonomic nerve/ganglionic differentiation presenting as a huge mass with small synchronous nodules.

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Title: Primitive mesenteric gastrointestinal stromal tumor with autonomic nerve/ganglionic differentiation presenting as a huge mass with small synchronous nodules.
Authors: Basile, Antonio1,2 antodoc@yahoo.com, Kettenback, Joachim3, Mundo, Elena1, Natoli, Angelo2, Caloggero, Simona2, Minciullo, Marina2, Garito, Antonella2, Kettenbach, Joachim (AUTHOR)
Source: European Radiology. Feb2006, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p422-427. 6p. 7 Diagrams.
Subjects: Tumors, Pathology, Nerves, Ganglionic blocking agents, Nodular disease, Mesentery, Tomography, Medical sciences
Abstract: We present a case of a primary mesenteric ectopic gastrointestinal stromal tumor. The pathologic characteristics of this neoplasm, autonomic nerve/ganglionic differentiation and presentation as a huge mass with small synchronous nodules, have not been previously described in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:We present a case of a primary mesenteric ectopic gastrointestinal stromal tumor. The pathologic characteristics of this neoplasm, autonomic nerve/ganglionic differentiation and presentation as a huge mass with small synchronous nodules, have not been previously described in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:09387994
DOI:10.1007/s00330-005-2680-6