Imaging surveillance of gastrointestinal stromal tumour: current recommendation by National Comprehensive Cancer Network and European Society of Medical Oncology-European Reference Network for rare adult solid cancers

Imaging plays an active role in the surveillance of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs). Risk stratification schemes, based on size, mitotic count, and anatomical site of origin of the GIST, help in planning preoperative and postoperative imaging strategies especially in determining the frequency and duration of surveillance; however, there is no clear consensus on the optimal imaging strategies in patients with GISTs who are completely cured by surgery and patients who are at risk of recurrence.

Source: Clinical Radiology - July 21, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: F. Alessandrino, S.H. Tirumani, J.P. Jagannathan, N.H. Ramaiya Tags: Review Source Type: research