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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare soft tissue tumor that most commonly originates in the stomach. GISTs were once thought to be of smooth muscle origin but are now recognized to arise from interstitial cells of Cajal. Surgery is the main treatment, with the goal of complete resection while avoiding tumor rupture. Imatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has significantly improved outcomes for metastatic and unresectable GIST, with approximately 80% of patients benefiting. For primary GIST, surge

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Louis Fortunato

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