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[Carcinoid tumor, a late diagnosis]
P Simons1, P Bertrand, W Van Wilderode
1Department of Medical Imaging, St Elisabeth Hospital, Zottegem, Belgium.
Journal Belge De Radiologie
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Diagnosis of carcinoid tumor is often delayed due to non-specific symptoms. This case highlights how ultrasound (US) can aid diagnosis by revealing mesenteric masses and radiating densities.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Carcinoid tumors frequently present with non-specific symptoms, complicating early diagnosis.
- Radiologists often require multiple imaging modalities to identify these rare tumors.
Observation:
- This case report focuses on a patient diagnosed with carcinoid tumor.
- The diagnostic process involved various radiological investigations.
Findings:
- Ultrasound (US) imaging demonstrated a characteristic combination of a mesenteric mass with radiating mesenteric densities.
- These specific US findings were suggestive of a carcinoid tumor.
Implications:
- Ultrasound can be a valuable tool in the early detection of carcinoid tumors.
- Recognizing the specific US patterns may improve diagnostic accuracy and expedite treatment for patients with carcinoid syndrome.