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GIST pre-Imatinib (14.5 cm x 12 cm x 11 cm).
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A computed tomography scan (CT scan) of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrated a large mass (14.5 x 12 x 11 cm) closely related to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the left hepatic lobe (Fig. 1).
GIST post-Imatinib (9.5 x 9.2 x 8.7 cm).
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Fig. 2 illustrates tumor response to neoadjuvant IM.
Fistulous opening to the tumor on the lesser curvature.
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Intraoperative endoscopy demonstrated a small fistulous opening to the tumor on the lesser curvature of the stomach (Fig. 3).
Removed GIST.
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The specimen was removed using 2 fires (Fig. 4).
CT 6 months post resection and neoadjuvant therapy.. Authors contribution
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A CT scan performed 6 months later showed no recurrence (Fig. 5).