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Carcinoid tumors.

J O Nwiloh1, S Pillarisetty, E A Moscovic

  • 1Department of Surgery, Harlem Hospital Center, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY 10037.

Journal of Surgical Oncology
|December 1, 1990
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This study on carcinoid tumors in Black patients found common sites and metastasis correlations. Poorer survival rates were linked to socioeconomic factors, with unique gender-based differences in carcinoid syndrome.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms.
  • Understanding their epidemiology in diverse populations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical characteristics and outcomes of carcinoid tumors in a Black patient cohort.
  • To identify factors influencing metastasis and survival rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 32 Black patients diagnosed and treated between 1967 and 1988.
  • Analysis of tumor site, size, depth, metastasis, carcinoid syndrome, treatment, and survival.

Main Results:

  • Common primary sites included ileum, rectosigmoid, rectum, appendix, and lung.

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  • Metastasis occurred in 38% of patients, correlating with tumor characteristics.
  • Carcinoid syndrome developed in 12.5% of patients, with a higher female ratio.
  • Overall 5-year survival was 66%; 0% for patients with metastases.

    • Conclusions:

    • Socioeconomic status may impact survival rates in this population.
    • Observed gender preponderance in males and higher female ratio with carcinoid syndrome differ from other series.