GIST Flashcards
1
Q
Where do GISTs occur?
A
Anywhere in the GIT but particularly:
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Oesophagus
- Rectum
2
Q
What is a GIST?
A
Mesenchymal tumour due to constitive activation of tyrosine kinase receptor
3
Q
How is GIST treated?
A
Imatinib
or Suntinib as second line
4
Q
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