Gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor with bone metastases - case report and review of the literature

Klin Onkol. 2014;27(1):56-9.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) represent rather rare neoplasms. Most GISTs are benign; malignant tumors account for 20- 30% of cases (overall, approximately 10- 30% of GISTs exhibit malignant behavior). GISTs most commonly metastasize to the liver and abdominal cavity. Distant metastases to other sites, especially to the bones, are relatively rare. We report a case of a 62 year old man with metastatic spread of GIST to skull, ribs and both sacroiliac joints manifesting six months after surgical resection of a gastric tumor. Although bone metastases from GISTs are rare and there are only a few reported cases in the literature, this case emphasizes that metastatic disease should always be considered in a patient with gastric GIST and suspicious bone lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
  • Bone Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Bone Neoplasms / therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / pathology*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents