Sporadic diffuse segmental interstitial cell of Cajal hyperplasia harbouring two gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST) mimicking hereditary GIST syndromes

Conclusion We describe a diffuse form of sporadic ICC hyperplasia harbouring multifocal GISTs, mimicking diffuse ICC hyperplasia in hereditary GIST syndromes. Detection of somatic c-KIT exon 11 mutation ruled out a hereditary disorder.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research