ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Key words: Gastrointestinal autonomic nerve tumor
;
Plexosarcoma
;
Stromal tumor
;
US
;
CT
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. The gastrointestinal autonomic nerve (GAN) tumor, or plexosarcoma, is a very uncommon stromal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract and retroperitoneum. Distinction of GAN tumors from other stromal tumors is not possible based on imaging studies, and needs specific ultrastructural and inmunohistochemical techniques. There are some morphologic characteristics that the radiologist should know, so as to include these rare tumors in the differential diagnosis of an abdominal mass. We report two new cases: small bowel (jejunum–ileum) and stomach GAN tumors.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003300050413
