Recurrent Extra-gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the Vagina: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

J Shi, R Fu, W Hec, A ZhaoNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(12):1776-1779 Gastrointestinal tumors are uncommonly found outside the gastrointestinal tract, and extremely rare in the vaginal wall. In this case report, a 39-year-old female, she was finally diagnosed with an extra gastrointestinal stromal tumor (EGIST) when she presented with a recurrent vaginal tumor, while misdiagnosed after the first surgery. She had definitive surgical clearance and was taking targeted drug therapy with no sign of recurrence after follow-up for 13 months. Immunohistochemistry and cytogenetic's remain the most definitive method to diagnose EGISTs. Surgical resection and postoperative adjuvant targeted therapy are the optimum treatment options.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research