Abstract
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are relatively rare soft-tissue neoplasms arising from the gastrointestinal tract. The clinical presentation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors varies and depends on the tumor size and location. We present 2 patients with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor who presented with genitourinary symptoms and were diagnosed by transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. We describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic and therapeutic approach to these cases, highlighting the successful preoperative use of imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) followed by prostatectomy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1209.e5-1209.e7 |
Journal | Urology |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology