A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are cancerous (malignant) tumors that develop from a specific kind of cell (mesenchymal precursor cells) within the wall of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. Most gastrointestinal stromal tumors are caused by a mutation in a gene called C-KIT that controls the growth of cells. Most (60 to 70%) of these tumors occur in the stomach, 20 to 25% occur in the small intestine, and a small percentage occurs in the esophagus, colon, and rectum.
The average age at diagnosis is 50 to 60. People who have had radiation therapy to the abdomen for the treatment of other tumors can develop gastrointestinal stromal tumors at a later time. These tumors usually grow slowly, but some can grow more rapidly and spread to other sites (metastasize).
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