Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Presenting as Omental Cyst

Discussion A cystic EGIST in omentum falls in the differential diagnoses of omental cystic lesions which include omental cyst, mesenteric teratoma, cystic mesothelioma, cystic spindle cell tumors, pseudomyxoma peritonei, pancreatic pseudocyst, and complicated ascites. Therefore, proper diagnosis of cystic GIST is of great importance in respect to different behavior, management, and complications in comparison to its mimickers and GI counterparts. (Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery)

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