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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (Gist) In Long Standing Crohn’S Disease On Anti-Tnf Therapy, David Mendel, Taseen Syed, H R. Lippman, Brian Davis

Graduate Medical Education (GME) Resident and Fellow Research Day Posters

Introduction

Patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for developing cancer. Adenocarcinomas are the most commonly observed tumors of the gastrointestinal tract whereas data on gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) in IBD patients is limited. GIST is a neoplasm that originates from the interstitial cells of Cajal in the smooth muscle layers of the gastrointestinal tract. [1] The association between GIST and Crohn’s disease (CD) is debated, as the tumor inconsistently present in areas of inflammatory activity. We report an interesting case of CD maintained on Infliximab, who presented with a flare that revealed GIST in the …