Gastrointestinal stromal tumor: Role of surgery and immunotherapy
Report of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor in an 11-year-old girl who presented with a large lump in the upper abdomen. After complete surgical excision and histopathology, postoperative immunotherapy with imatinib led to an excellent outcome and a tumor-free survival of 3 years.
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Report of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor in an 11-year-old girl who presented with a large lump in the upper abdomen. After complete surgical excision and histopathology, postoperative immunotherapy with imatinib led to an excellent outcome and a tumor-free survival of 3 years. |
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| Item Description: | 0971-9261 1998-3891 |