Dr. Weijing Sun discussed how GIST is typically diagnosed, as well as what tests are commonly used to confirm the diagnosis. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are typically diagnosed through a ...
GIST stands for gastrointestinal stromal tumor. When tumors spread from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to distant tissues or organs, it is called a metastatic GIST. Newer therapies, such as imatinib ...