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My article https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromal_tumor is an article that needs a lot of work. This article has no references, no pictures and the only information on the topic is a singular sentence. This article needs many more citations and references. It also should provide a photo of the tumor (if possible). Additionally, it requires much more information on the tumor its self, how does it form, why does it form, where is it most likely to form, what demographic is it most common in, are there treatment options and which are most common, etc. All in all this article is missing everything that makes a good article and will need a full over haul to improve it and make it a good and informative article.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) form in the soft mesenchymal tissue of the gastrointestinal tract and form from the rapid growth of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). GISTs are the most common type of tumor found in the gastrointestinal tract, usually located in the small intestine or stomach. Approximately 10-20 million individuals are diagnosed with this type of tumor every year. GISTs are most common in individuals ranging in age from 40 years old to 70 years old and are rare in small children and young adults. Individuals with these tumors may experience swelling in the abdomen, pain, vomiting, nausea, appetite loss, weight loss, low blood cell counts, gastrointestinal bleeding (which can result in bloody or dark stool), weakness and tiredness. Prognosis for these types of tumors depend heavily on size of the tumor and rate of mitosis ,however approximately 60% of GISTs are diagnosed as benign. Surgery to remove the tumor is the primary treatment method, although imatinib, everolimus and rapamycin may soon be approved as alternative treatment and management methods.