Abstract

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) are tumors arising from the Interstitial Cells of Cajal (ICC) and it’s precursors that are characteristically present within the gastrointestinal tract [1]. Despite GISTs being considered the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, it only accounts for one percent of primary gastrointestinal malignancies [1, 2]. The most common site for Gastrointestinal stromal tumors is the stomach accounting for 60-70% of GISTs, other less common areas include the small intestines, large intestines and the esophagus [3, 4].