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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the gastrointestinal tract. Genetic factors can increase the risk of having a gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Signs of gastrointestinal stromal tumors include blood in the stool or vomit.

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GIT Tumors GIT Tumors (General) * Incidence : e All GIT tumors are more in males except carcinoma of right colon is more in females e All GIT tumors are more common above the age of 50 years . * Predisposing factors : e Obesity , smoking , alcohol and diabetes . e Chronic irritation . e Hereditary and genetic factors e GIT tumors in the first degree relatives . e Benign tumors e Chronic ulcer * Pathology : e Site : mention commonest site . e Gross picture : a. Proliferative type: = It form a bulky fungating cauliflower mass with ulceration, necrosis, hge & infection . = This is commonest in wide areas . b.UIcerative type: = The ulcer show features of malignancy, (describe it). = This is common in wide areas . c. Annular stricture type: = The commonest type in narrow areas .