Clinical Research
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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2006; 12(14): 2223-2228
Published online Apr 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i14.2223
Table 2 Tumor characteristics of 47 patients with GISTs
n (%)
Number of patients47
Median tumor size in cm (IRQ)6.05 (3-7.5)
≤5 cm24 (51)
>5-10 cm13 (28)
>10 cm4 (9)
Mitotic index
High7 (15)
Low18(38)
No22(47)
Presence of distal metastasis or local invasion7 (15)