Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for bone metastasis of gastrointestinal stromal tumor: Case report and review of the literature |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ankara, Turkey;2. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Ankara, Turkey;3. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara, Turkey;4. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Ankara, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. These tumors are rare and only make bone metastases at a rate of 5%.Case summaryA 31-year-old male with a GIST presented with solitary bone metastasis at the right iliac bone. We performed stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) and achieved excellent local control. Herein, our case is presented, and a short review of the literature is carried out.ConclusionSABR should be considered as a treatment option in GIST with bone metastasis. |
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