Publications by authors named "Aida TincuTa Petca"
The pure retroperitoneal lipoma is a sporadic benign tumor originating from the mesenchymal tissue. There are only a few data in the literature. The technique available at this moment cannot establish a clear distinction between a benign adipose mass and a low-grade liposarcoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLeiomyosarcoma is a rare condition so there are relatively few and small case series and no prospective studies to provide clear guidelines regarding management. We report on a case that presents some particularities that further underline diagnostic and treatment difficulties posed by the affliction of such a rare tumor. This is the case of a 43-year-old woman who had a large tumor arising from the uterus, with a spectacular growth rate over a short period.
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- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are controversial among pathologists regarding their origin, classification, and potential for malignancy.
- Prior to 1998, GISTs were often misclassified as other types of mesenchymal tumors due to a lack of understanding until KIT gene mutations were identified.
- When a GIST is detected, imaging tests like ultrasounds and CT scans help determine the size and location of the tumor, typically found in the stomach or intestines, allowing the medical team to narrow down the diagnosis.