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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2024

GIST-ery solved: story of an intestinal mass in a young lady.

Shikha Jayasheelan, Saraswathy Sreeram, Akash Ns, Abhay Mohan

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shikha JayasheelanDepartment of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576 104, Karnataka, India.
Saraswathy SreeramDepartment of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576 104, Karnataka, India.
Akash NsDepartment of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576 104, Karnataka, India.
Abhay MohanDepartment of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576 104, Karnataka, India.

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Abstract

A 19-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and a palpable mass, initially suspected to be a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) based on imaging. Surgical excision revealed a sclerotic spindle cell neoplasm with minimal cytological atypia, but immunohistochemistry (IHC) was negative for GIST-specific markers. The pan-negative IHC profile, along with calcification foci and low Ki67 index (<1%), led to a diagnosis of calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT). This case highlights the importance of precise diagnostic evaluation and consideration of rare entities like CFT. Comprehensive histopathological evaluation and IHC are essential diagnostic tools, as they can distinguish between GIST and CFT, leading to accurate treatment and patient management. This case underscores the value of thorough pathological assessment in resolving diagnostic challenges.

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PMCPMC11541547

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