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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the Stomach

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the Stomach

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Maja Seithe

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A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare tumor that originates in the stomach or gastrointestinal tract, often from the connective tissue cells.