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Carcinoid tumors.

Robin P Boushey1, Alan P B Dackiw

  • 1Department of Surgical Oncology, Section of Endocrine Surgery, Princess Margaret Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, 610 University Avenue, Suite 3-130, Ontario M5G 2M9, Canada.

Current Treatment Options in Oncology
|June 21, 2002
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Carcinoid tumors are rare endocrine neoplasms. Treatment depends on location and metastasis, with surgery for localized disease and somatostatin analogs for carcinoid syndrome symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Carcinoid tumors are rare endocrine neoplasms originating in various organs.
  • Clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic polyps to severe carcinoid syndrome with flushing, diarrhea, and heart failure.
  • These tumors can metastasize to lymph nodes, liver, bone, and central nervous system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of carcinoid tumors, including their clinical presentation, metastatic potential, and current treatment strategies.
  • To discuss the management of localized and metastatic carcinoid disease.
  • To highlight the role of somatostatin analogs and other therapies in symptom control and disease management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of carcinoid tumor characteristics, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic options.

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  • Analysis of treatment approaches based on tumor stage and patient symptoms.
  • Evaluation of prognostic factors and survival rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Surgical resection is curative for localized carcinoid tumors.
    • Long-acting somatostatin analogs effectively manage carcinoid syndrome symptoms.
    • Hepatic artery occlusion is an option for somatostatin-refractory metastatic liver disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Carcinoid tumors require tailored treatment based on location and metastatic status.
    • While often indolent, metastasis can occur, necessitating diverse therapeutic interventions.
    • Favorable survival rates are achievable, though treatment resistance can be a challenge.