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We describe herein an extremely unusual case of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the lesser omentum. A 45-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with an intra-abdominal mass that was subsequently misdiagnosed as a submucosal tumor of the stomach. The tumor arose from the lesser omentum and was removed without difficulty. Histologically, the tumor was composed of spindle–shaped cells with an interlacing bundle pattern, and immunohistochemical examination showed that it was positive for myeloid stem cell antigen (CD34), but negative for HHF35 and S-100 protein. These findings were consistent with a GIST lacking myogenic features and neural attributes. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course, and was free of recurrence when last seen 11 months after his operation.
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Received: April 3, 2000 / Accepted: March 6, 2001
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Fukuda, H., Suwa, T., Kimura, F. et al. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the Lesser Omentum: Report of a Case. Surg Today 31, 715–718 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950170077
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950170077