Tag: PDGFRA mutation
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…