The synchronous occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) at esophageal site

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is a relative common malignancy with a very poor prognosis, even adopting an integrated and multidisciplinary approach. According to the literature, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) rarely or...

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Main Authors: Zoratto Federica, Zullo Angelo, Pasciuti Giulia, Rossi Luigi, Tomao Federica, Miele Evelina, Spinelli Gian, Nunnari Jose, Pisanelli Giovanni, Tomao Silverio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/6/1/116