Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in the Cecum of a Horse. (19th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stephan, S.; Hug, S.; Hilbe, M.
• Other Names: Carmalt J. Academic Editor.; Hyun C. Academic Editor.; Munday J. S. Academic Editor.; Mutinelli F. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in veterinary medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-19
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Animals -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Animal health -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/301498
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-7001

Abstract

Abstract : Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are defined as specific CD117-(Kit, stem cell factor receptor) expressing tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. They are believed to originate from the interstitial pacemaker cells of Cajal (ICC) or their progenitor cells. In horses only a few cases of GISTs are described in the literature. In the present paper the macroscopical, histological, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural features of an equine cecal GIST are described.