Current Practice in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Localized Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Autor: Zachary Lee, Divya Mohanraj, Abraham Sachs, Madhavi Kambam, Sandra DiBrito
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: International Journal of Translational Medicine, Vol 4, Iss 3, Pp 387-401 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2673-8937
DOI: 10.3390/ijtm4030026
Popis: Gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare, neuroectodermal tumors primarily residing in the stomach with characteristic genetic mutations. They are often identified using ultrasound and cross-sectional imaging, or they are noted during endoscopy. Localized gastric GISTs are commonly treated with surgical resection, with the possible use of neoadjuvant or adjuvant medical therapies as they are considered to have malignant potential. The use of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) such as imatinib has been shown to successfully reduce pre-operative tumor burden, recurrence, and disease progression. Surgical resection considerations vary depending on tumor size, location, and malignant potential. Neoadjuvant and adjuvant TKI therapy dosing varies in response to the type of GIST mutation present and greatly influences prognosis. Novel cooperative minimally invasive surgical techniques and targeted therapies are currently in development to address challenges in GIST treatment for tumors in challenging locations or with significant potential for progression. The management of localized gastric GISTs continues to rapidly evolve; each case should be managed individually, where care is taken in considering details, including tumor location, tumor size, and the molecular genetic profile, before embarking on a course of treatment.
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