A member asked:

What are the most common submucosal lesions of the stomach in young adults?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Surgery for GIST > 2: A gastrointestinal submucosal tumor (GIST) is the most common submucosal tumor of the stomach, although several other types of submucosal tumors can be frequently mistaken for GISTs. Gastric leiomyoma (GLM) is a rare gastric tumor. Unlike GISTs, GLMs are benign, with no propensity for metastatic or extramural growth. GISTs less than 2 cm, observation with repeat endoscopic US surveillance 6-12 mo

Answered 3/1/2020

97 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What are common causes of stomach and acidity problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer