Gastrointestinal stromal tumors involving the prostate: presentation, course, and therapeutic approach

Urology. 2007 Jun;69(6):1209.e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.03.029.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are relatively rare soft-tissue neoplasms arising from the gastrointestinal tract. The clinical presentation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors varies and depends on the tumor size and location. We present 2 patients with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor who presented with genitourinary symptoms and were diagnosed by transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. We describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic and therapeutic approach to these cases, highlighting the successful preoperative use of imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) followed by prostatectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Benzamides
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / drug therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / secondary*
  • Humans
  • Imatinib Mesylate
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Unknown Primary*
  • Piperazines / therapeutic use
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Benzamides
  • Piperazines
  • Pyrimidines
  • Imatinib Mesylate