Synchronous association of rectal adenocarcinoma and three ileal carcinoids: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Synchronous midgut carcinoids with gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma are a rare but recognised association.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>The patient, a 74 year old woman, underwent anterior resection for a lo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-02-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
| Online Access: | http://www.wjso.com/content/7/1/21 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Synchronous midgut carcinoids with gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma are a rare but recognised association.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>The patient, a 74 year old woman, underwent anterior resection for a low rectal adenocarcinoma. Intra-operatively 3 serosal deposits of tumour were noted in the distal ileum. Histology revealed these to be ileal carcinoids.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>During resection of a gastrointestinal tumour, a thorough inspection of the abdominal cavity should be undertaken to investigate the possibility of metastatic secondaries or a synchronous tumour as is reported in this case.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1477-7819 |