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Rectal carcinoid tumor successfully treated by endoscopic resection.
Keiichi Ito1, Katsuya Shiraki, Kazushi Sugimoto
1First Department of Internal Medicine 2-174 Edobashi, Mie University School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8501, Japan.
Hepato-Gastroenterology
|September 21, 2002
Summary
A 48-year-old male with abdominal discomfort underwent successful endoscopic resection of a rectal carcinoid tumor. Histology confirmed the diagnosis, with no signs of residual disease or metastasis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Rectal carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms.
- Symptomatic presentation can include abdominal discomfort.
- Diagnostic modalities include digital rectal examination and colonoscopy.
Observation:
- A 48-year-old male presented with abdominal discomfort.
- Physical examination revealed a palpable rectal mass.
- Colonoscopy identified a 13 mm rectal mass 5 cm from the anal verge.
Findings:
- Endoscopic resection was successfully performed for the rectal mass.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of carcinoid tumor.
- Post-resection evaluation showed no evidence of local recurrence or distant metastasis.
Implications:
- Endoscopic resection is a viable treatment option for selected rectal carcinoid tumors.
- Minimally invasive techniques can achieve complete tumor removal.
- Early diagnosis and complete resection are crucial for favorable patient outcomes.