Gastrointestinal stromal tumour. Endoscope view of a malignant (cancerous) gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST). GISTs are rare tumours that develop

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Gastrointestinal stromal tumour. Endoscope view of a malignant (cancerous) gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST). GISTs are rare tumours that develop in mesenchymal tissue (muscle, connective tissues and bone). Symptoms include trouble swallowing (dysphagia), gastrointestinal haemorrhage or secondary tumours. Treatment options for soft tissue sarcomas such as this include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

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