Esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumors presenting as mediastinal mass

M. Kafeel, N. K.S. Cheedella, J. C. Wang

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Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and are predominant in the stomach and intestine but rare in the esophagus. Here, we report a case of esophageal GIST which presented as a mediastinal mass on chest X-ray and dyspnea. The case was initially diagnosed as leiomyosarcoma, which could create a diagnostic dilemma. Therefore, recognizing this uncommon presentation as a mediastinal mass with esophageal GIST is important in the differential diagnosis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)579-584
Number of pages6
JournalCase Reports in Oncology
Volume6
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2013

Keywords

  • Esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumors
  • Mediastinal mass
  • Sarcoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology

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