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This case aims to demonstrate the surgical removal of a large metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a young adult.

June 20, 2026Open Access

Successful surgical excision of a large Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) with metastasis in a young adult

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This case aims to demonstrate the surgical removal of a large metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a young adult.
Detailed surgical excision of the GIST was performed.
Patient demographic included a young adult with a diagnosis of GIST and metastasis.
Complete excision of the tumor was achieved.
Post-operative outcomes showed no immediate complications.

Implication

Case report reveals successful excision of a large GIST with metastasis in a young adult, suggesting potential for surgical intervention.

Abstract

Background and objective: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly affecting middle-aged and elderly patients. They arise from the interstitial cells of Cajal and are frequently associated with mutations in the c-KIT or PDGFRA [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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Stanko et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a36306fdb0793dc1a5378fe https://doi.org/10.3205/26vzmnrw044

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Case report reveals successful excision of a large GIST with metastasis in a young adult, suggesting potential for surgical intervention.

Successful surgical excision of a large Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) with metastasis in a young adult

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Successful surgical excision of a large Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) with metastasis in a young adult

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