Open AccessEndoscopic Ultrasound for Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Author(s) -
Krol Bridget C.,
Rabinovich Hannah,
Wichelt Natalie,
Petty John,
Linden Michael,
McLean Thomas W.,
Costa Peter
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
jpgn reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2691-171X
DOI - 10.1097/pg9.0000000000000245
Subject(s) - medicine , endoscopic ultrasound , fine needle aspiration , bleed , radiology , stromal tumor , gastrointestinal bleeding , endoscopy , stomach , anemia , interstitial cell of cajal , biopsy , stromal cell , surgery , immunohistochemistry
Gastrointestinal (GI) stromal tumors arise from the interstitial cells of Cajal and are rare in the pediatric population. The most common clinical manifestation is anemia secondary to GI bleeding. Endoscopy is commonly used for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions of an obstructing mass or gastrointestinal bleed, while experience with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and EUS fine needle aspiration (EUS‐FNA) for pediatric patients with suspected gastric tumors is limited. We report 2 cases, a 14‐year‐old male and an 11‐year‐old female, who presented with symptomatic anemia. Both patients were diagnosed with GI stromal tumors of the stomach using EUS and EUS‐FNA. This report shows that EUS and EUS‐FNA are safe and effective diagnostic tools for pediatric patients.