Role of computed tomography in the follow-up of hepatic and peritoneal metastases of GIST under imatinib mesylate treatment: a prospective study of 54 patients

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serval:BIB_88680564A195
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Role of computed tomography in the follow-up of hepatic and peritoneal metastases of GIST under imatinib mesylate treatment: a prospective study of 54 patients
Journal
Eur J Radiol
Author(s)
Vanel D., Albiter M., Shapeero L., Le Cesne A., Bonvalot S., Le Pechoux C., Terrier P., Petrow P., Caillet H., Dromain C.
ISSN-L
0720-048X (Print)0720-048X (Linking)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2005
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
54
Number
1
Pages
118-23
Language
english
Notes
Vanel, DanielAlbiter, MarcelaShapeero, LorraineLe Cesne, AxelBonvalot, SylvieLe Pechoux, CecileTerrier, PhilippePetrow, PeterCaillet, HubertDromain, ClarisseengIreland2005/03/31 09:00Eur J Radiol. 2005 Apr;54(1):118-23.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To prospectively analyze the evolution of hepatic and peritoneal unresectable metastases from gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) under imatinib mesylate, a new targeted treatment, which induces changes in lesion structure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 54 patients with metastases from GIST underwent an abdominal and pelvic computed tomography examination without and with contrast enhancement, before and during treatment with imatinib mesylate. The number and size of lesions and contrast enhancement were noted before treatment and every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, then every 2 months for the first year of treatment and every 3 months thereafter. RESULTS: 27 patients presented with both hepatic and peritoneal metastases, 14 had only peritoneal and 13, only hepatic disease. On baseline imaging, all metastases were hypodense heterogeneous lesions with progressive, concentric enhancement. After treatment (mean duration of follow-up: 23 months) metastases decreased in size number and enhancement in 35/54 patients, remained stable in 2 patients and increased in 14 patients. In 13/39 patients with hepatic metastases a cyst-like appearance was noted. Reactivation after a partial response appeared first as a focal, peripheral, solid nodule in the wall of a cystic lesion, or an increase in lesion density, before size regrew. CONCLUSION: Besides the classic size criterion, a decrease in density and in contrast enhancement with stable "near cystic" lesions signifies a good response. A more aggressive approach (surgery or radiofrequency ablation) may be indicated for initially focal recurrences with a stable size.
Keywords
Adult, Aged, Antineoplastic Agents/*therapeutic use, Benzamides, Contrast Media, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors/*pathology, Humans, Imatinib Mesylate, Iohexol, Liver Neoplasms/*drug therapy/*radiography/*secondary, Male, Middle Aged, Peritoneal Neoplasms/*drug therapy/*radiography/*secondary, Piperazines/*therapeutic use, Prospective Studies, Pyrimidines/*therapeutic use, *Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome
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