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Carcinoid tumor.

S Kinova1, I Duris

  • 11st Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia. kinova@faneba.sk

Bratislavske Lekarske Listy
|March 21, 2002
PubMed
Summary
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Carcinoid tumors are slow-growing cancers, primarily in the GI tract. Diagnosis involves histology and immunocytochemistry, with survival depending on tumor factors and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Carcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing malignancies.
  • Most commonly originate in the gastrointestinal tract (74%).
  • Can occur in other sites like the bronchus, ovary, lung, thymus, kidney, or thyroid.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of carcinoid tumors.
  • To discuss diagnostic methods and prognostic factors.
  • To outline treatment strategies for advanced disease.

Main Methods:

  • Histological identification using silver salt affinity.
  • Immunocytochemistry for specific cellular products.
  • Assessment of tumor location, extent, and surgical feasibility.

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Main Results:

  • Survival rates are contingent upon primary tumor location, disease extent, tumor function, and surgical options.
  • Clinical symptoms are often subtle or absent.
  • Approximately 10% of patients develop carcinoid syndrome due to bioactive mediators.

Conclusions:

  • Carcinoid tumors require histological and immunocytochemical confirmation.
  • Prognosis is variable, influenced by multiple disease-specific factors.
  • Aggressive medical and surgical interventions are recommended for advanced carcinoid disease.