Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the stomach and hepatocellular carcinoma: An unusual association. (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ferreira e Mora, H.; Pinto de Sousa, J.; Devesa, V.; Barbosa, J.; Costa, J.; Portugal, R.; Costa Maia, J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery case reports. Volume 12(2015)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 77
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.05.020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-2612

Abstract

Highlights: This is a case report of an association of a c-Kit positive gastrointestinal stromal tumor and a hepatocellular carcinoma in a non-cirrhotic patient. Attending to this unusual association and the relevance for clinical diagnosis and treatment, the authors decided to publish this case report. Abstract: Introduction: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are uncommon, potentially malignant tumors, that arise in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. Up to 50% can develop metastasis, mainly in the liver, but the occurrence of synchronous primary liver tumors is a rare event in these patients. Presentation of case: The authors report a case of the association of gastric GIST and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a non-cirrhotic liver in a 76 year-old patient. Discussion: The appearance of an hepatic lesion in a GIST patient does not necessarily imply its secondary nature. Conclusion: In diagnosed GIST patients, all efforts should be pursued to characterize synchronous hepatic lesions, in order to plan a correct and tailored treatment of the patients.