Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours treated before and after the advent of c-kit immunostaining

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recently developed immunohistochemical markers have revolutionised the classification of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) whilst tyrosine kinase inhibitors (imatinib) have had a significant impact on the treatment of advanced...

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Main Authors: Theodorou Nikitas A, Amo-Takyi Bafour, Cohen Patrizia, Sorelli Paolo G, Dawson Peter M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/9/1/44