Tag: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

  • Small Intestine Cancer

    Small Intestine Cancer: Definition and Description of Small Intestine Cancer: Small intestine cancer, also known as small bowel cancer, refers to malignancies that occur in the small intestine, which is the segment of the digestive system between the stomach and the large intestine. This type of cancer is relatively rare, accounting for approximately 1% of…

  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

    Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Definition and Description of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) are a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, primarily in the stomach and small intestine. They arise from interstitial cells of Cajal or precursor cells, which are part of the autonomic nervous system of the digestive tract. GISTs…