A Case Report on Recurrent Gastro Intestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare sarcoma, typically starts in the cells that line the gastrointestinal tract’s (GIT) wall. While certain GISTs may develop slowly over time, others might spread drastically. However, it will indicate recurrence for certain people. Patients with locally resectable gastro intestinal stromal tumours continue to be treated primarily with radical surgery, which, in more than 50% of instances, results in a long-term remission of this disease. The first targeted medication for the GISTs treatment was the tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib, and is now the preferred option for treating advanced gastro intestinal stromal tumours. This case highlights recurrence of GIST for two times even after laparotomy which provides an information, that the hazards associated with this type of tumour must be reduced by receiving appropriate therapy because it can recur.