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Froutan H, Shafaghi A, Hashemi M, Shariat-Torbaghan S. Gastric Schwannoma: a case report. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2008; 21 (4) :227-230
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Gastric Schwannoma: a case report
H. Froutan , A. Shafaghi , M. Hashemi , S. Shariat-Torbaghan
Department of Gastroenterology, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University ofMedical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran , Froutan@ams.ac.ir
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 Abstract

 Gastrointestinal mesenchymal tumors are a group of tumors originating from the mesenchymal stem cells of the GI tract. Digestive tract Schwannomas are rare mesenchymal tumors which occur most frequently in the stomach. We report a 56-yearold woman who was examined endoscopically for dyspepsia which she had suffered from since 3 years ago. Around gastric antral mass was seen. Surgical resection was recommended. The pathological examination revealed a spindle cell tumor that was strongly positive for S-100 protein stain and non-reactive for other markers. The literature is reviewed.

 

Keywords: Schwannoma, GIST, mesenchymal tumor, spindle cell tumor
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Type of Study: Original Research | Subject: Gastroenterology
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