Case Report of an Extra-Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in the Greater Omentum
Author Information
Author(s): Franzini Christian, Alessandri Luciano, Piscioli Irene, Donato Salvatore, Faraci Rosario, Morelli Luca, Del Nonno Franca, Licci Stefano
Conclusion
Extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors in the greater omentum can grow slowly without clinical symptoms, often leading to a surgical diagnosis of an abdominal mass.
Supporting Evidence
- The tumor was found to be 33 cm in diameter and weighed 3500 g.
- Histological examination showed the tumor was low risk for recurrence.
- Immunohistochemical studies indicated positive staining for CD34 and CD117.
Takeaway
There was a tumor in a man's abdomen that grew slowly and was found during surgery. Doctors need to be careful when removing it to make sure it's all gone.
Methodology
The case involved a 74-year-old man with a large abdominal mass, diagnosed through imaging and surgically removed with histological examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
74-year-old male
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