Multivariate analysis by Cox proportional hazards regression (Forward LR) model indicated that tumor size, mitotic rate, and risk grade were independent risk factors to OS for GISTs, and that ...

Background Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is known for its wide variability in biological behaviors and it is difficult to predict its malignant potential. The aim of this study is to ...

Here are some soft-tissue sarcomas of the abdomen: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) usually forms in the stomach or small intestine. Leiomyosarcoma most commonly forms in the uterus. It can also ...

A recent study offering a comprehensive view of the genome and transcriptome of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) has introduced a new, multi-omics-based molecular classification of these ...