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[Carcinoids in emergency surgery]
R Scarabelli1, F Colombo, M Bianchi
1Divisione di Chirurgia d'Urgenza e Pronto Soccorso, Ospedale Fatebenefratelli e Oftalmico-Milano.
Minerva Chirurgica
|December 1, 1996
Summary
Gastrointestinal carcinoids are rare tumors that can necessitate emergency surgery. This study details three cases, including appendiceal and ileal carcinoids, presenting with acute appendicitis or bowel obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Carcinoid tumors are neuroendocrine neoplasms that can arise anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract.
- While often indolent, certain gastrointestinal carcinoids can present as surgical emergencies.
- Appendiceal and ileal carcinoids are specific subtypes with distinct clinical presentations.