[Metastasized carcinoid tumor treated with interferon and octreotide]

The carcinoid tumours are rare forms of the gastrointestinal tumours (they make up 2%), though lately they have shown an upward tendency. Among different types of treatments of the carcinoid tumours in non metastatised cases, the surgical intervention stands first on the list. But when symptoms emerge, most of the tumours have metastases, for which there are various types of treatments. The authors introduce the combined therapeutical possibilities in connection with metastatised carcinoid tumours. A combination of octreotid and interferon is used in the course of the treatment. Authors introduce the therapy's indications and experiences gained during the follow up of events.