Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
with Glandular Component. A Report
of an Unusual Tumor Resembling Adenosarcoma
Zámečník M.1, Sosna B.2, Chlumská A.1
1Šikl’s Department of Pathology, Faculty Hospital, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic 2Laboratory of Surgical Pathology, Pilsen, Czech Republic |
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Summary:
A case of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) with an unusual glandular component is reported.
The tumor was found in the gastric fundus of a 93-year-old woman. Histologically, the lesion
showed a biphasic adenosarcoma-like structure. Typical low-grade spindle cell patterns of GIST
were intermingled with numerous and partly cystic glands. The glandular epithelium had
pyloric/foveolar-like appearance, with foci of intestinal metaplasia and low-grade dysplasia. The
stromal component was immunoreactive for CD117 (c-kit) and CD34, and negative for myoid and
neuroid markers. The ultrastructural examination found nondescript and undifferentiated spindle
cells. The gastric mucosa and submucosa near the tumor contained a small area with features of
gastritis cystica profunda, with glands similar to those present inside the tumor. Therefore,
a collision of GIST and gastritis cystica profunda is suggested in the histogenesis of the lesion.
Key words:
gastrointestinal stromal tumor – adenocarcinoma - gastritis cystica profunda –
adenosarcoma – carcinosarcoma – stomach
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