Gastrointestinal stromal tumors in patients with neurofibromatosis: imaging features with clinicopathologic correlation

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2004 Dec;183(6):1629-36. doi: 10.2214/ajr.183.6.01831629.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical, pathologic, and imaging features of gastrointestinal stromal tumors that occur in patients with neurofibromatosis.

Conclusion: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors that occur in patients with neurofibromatosis commonly originate from the proximal small intestine and are often multiple. The cross-sectional imaging appearance of gastrointestinal stromal tumors that occur in patients with neurofibromatosis is similar to that of gastrointestinal stromal tumors that occur in the general population.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / complications*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Barium Sulfate