PURPOSE
KIT mutations, the most prevalent genetic event in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), are associated with malignant features and poor prognosis. Aggressive GISTs possess a high propensity to spread to the liver. This study aimed to explore the role of KIT mutations in GIST liver metastasis.
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
A total of 170 GISTs were used to determine the association between KI...
