Benign Neoplasms of the Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
What do Gastrointestinal stromal tumors typically arise from?
A
Pacemaker cells of Cajal
2
Q
What is the typical mutation found in GISTs?
A
Gain of function mutation of the c-kit oncogene
3
Q
Malignant potential of GISTs?
A
Consists mainly of surgical resection
4
Q
What lesions occur that represent a response to injury?
A
Hyperplastic polyps
5
Q
What condition are patients w/ familial adenomatous polyposis with multiple tubular adenomas at an increased risk for?
A
ADENOCARCINOMA
6
Q
Malignant potential of adenomatous polyps?
A
(AKA tubuarl polyps) May become malignant
