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[Carcinoid tumor from the small bowel].

N Veyrie1, N Pierre-Kahn, D Hugol

  • 1Unité de chirurgie viscérale et digestive, Hôtel-Dieu, 1, place du Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004 Paris, France.

Annales De Chirurgie
|December 8, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Carcinoid tumors are well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors originating from enterochromaffin cells. This review summarizes the diagnosis, histology, and treatment of small bowel carcinoid tumors.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • Carcinoid tumors are well-differentiated, non-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
  • They originate from enterochromaffin cells in the digestive tract, commonly in the ileum, rectum, stomach, and appendix.
  • Bronchi represent a frequent extra-digestive site (20-25%).

Purpose:

  • To summarize the diagnosis, histology, and treatment of small bowel carcinoid tumors.
  • To provide an overview based on a case report and literature review.

Summary:

  • Carcinoid tumors are typically asymptomatic, often discovered incidentally during surgery or due to carcinoid syndrome.
  • Diagnosis involves understanding their origin, common locations, and clinical presentation.
  • Histology is crucial for classification, while treatment strategies vary based on tumor characteristics and stage.

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Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of small bowel carcinoid tumors for clinicians and researchers.
  • Provides a consolidated resource for diagnosis, histology, and treatment options.
  • Aids in improving patient outcomes through informed clinical decision-making.