Medina-Muñoz Dario E, Morales-Ramírez Roberto, Treviño-Arizmendi César J, Pacheco-Molina Carlos, Vásquez-Fernádez Francisco, Navarro-Bahena Eduardo, Treviño-Lozano Marco A, Muñoz-Maldonado Gerardo E, Girón-Cuestas Rodrigo H, Barbosa-Quintana Alvaro
General Surgery, Dr. José Eleuterio González University Hospital at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX.
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dr. José Eleuterio González University Hospital at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX.
Cureus. 2025 Jan 28;17(1):e78135. doi: 10.7759/cureus.78135. eCollection 2025 Jan.
Extragastrointestinal stromal tumors (EGISTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms with a low frequency compared to gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). EGISTs share histological and immunohistochemical features with GISTs but occur outside the gastrointestinal tract, commonly in the mesentery or omentum. We report the case of a 52-year-old male presenting with a large asymptomatic abdominal mass. Imaging revealed a semi-solid-cystic tumor measuring 22 x 14 x 21.8 cm. Exploratory laparotomy confirmed an EGIST originating in the mesentery, which was successfully resected without complications. Histopathology showed high mitotic activity, positivity, and areas of necrosis. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and the patient remains under follow-up. To the best of our knowledge, this case represents the first documented EGIST at José Eleuterio González University Hospital and one of the largest reported in Mexico. EGISTs remain poorly understood, and early surgical intervention remains the cornerstone of treatment. Further research is essential to develop tailored guidelines for their management.
胃肠道外间质瘤(EGISTs)是一种罕见的间叶性肿瘤,与胃肠道间质瘤(GISTs)相比发病率较低。EGISTs与GISTs具有相同的组织学和免疫组化特征,但发生于胃肠道外,常见于肠系膜或网膜。我们报告一例52岁男性患者,表现为腹部有一巨大无症状肿块。影像学检查发现一个大小为22×14×21.8 cm的半实性囊性肿瘤。剖腹探查证实为起源于肠系膜的EGIST,手术成功切除,无并发症。组织病理学显示有高有丝分裂活性、阳性表现及坏死区域。术后恢复顺利,患者仍在随访中。据我们所知,该病例是何塞·埃莱乌特里奥·冈萨雷斯大学医院首例有记录的EGIST,也是墨西哥报道的最大病例之一。EGISTs仍未被充分了解,早期手术干预仍然是治疗的基石。开展针对其管理的定制指南的进一步研究至关重要。