Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, familial

Summary

An inherited condition caused by autosomal dominant mutation(s) in the KIT or PDGFRA genes, encoding mast/stem cell growth factor receptor Kit and platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha respectively. The condition is characterized by the occurrence of multiple gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). [from NCI]

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Clinical tests (1 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

Targeted variant analysis (1)

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Practice guidelines

NCCN, 2023
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, 2023

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