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Review
. 2018 Aug 8:3:54.
doi: 10.21037/tgh.2018.07.08. eCollection 2018.

Pediatric gastrointestinal stromal tumors-a review of diagnostic modalities

Hallie J Quiroz  1 , Brent A Willobee  1 , Matthew S Sussman  1 , Bradley R Fox  2 , Chad M Thorson  1 , Juan E Sola  1 , Eduardo A Perez  1
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Review

Pediatric gastrointestinal stromal tumors-a review of diagnostic modalities

Hallie J Quiroz et al. Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol. .

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are exceedingly rare tumors in the pediatric population, as a result many clinicians either may never see this diagnosis or will encounter it only a few times throughout their careers. It is imperative in the pediatric population to follow appropriate steps to ensure a swift diagnosis and referral to specialized centers that are equipped with the multidisciplinary teams accustomed to treating rare diseases. This review aims to discuss the most recent data available on the diagnostic modalities utilized in cases of suspected Pediatric GIST.

Keywords: Pediatric; diagnosis; diagnostic; gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST); review.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
CT image of GIST tumor in stomach. CT, computed tomography; GIST, gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
Figure 2
Figure 2
CT image large GIST in right lower quadrant. CT, computed tomography; GIST, gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
Figure 3
Figure 3
MRI of large GIST in stomach. MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; GIST, gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
Figure 4
Figure 4
PET/CT scan of GIST tumor in 3rd portion of duodenum. PET, positron-emission tomography; CT, computed tomography; GIST, gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
Figure 5
Figure 5
Diagnostic algorithm for pediatric patients with suspected GIST. GIST, gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
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