Tsoukalas N, Galanopoulos M, Tolia M, Kiakou M, Nakos G, Papakostidi A, Koumakis G. Rectal neuroendocrine tumor with uncommon metastatic spread: A case report and review of literature.
World J Gastrointest Oncol 2016;
8:231-234. [PMID:
26909138 PMCID:
PMC4753174 DOI:
10.4251/wjgo.v8.i2.231]
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Abstract
Neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract are rare neoplasms. Rectal neuroendocrine tumors consist approximately the 5%-14% of all neuroendocrine neoplasms in Europe. These tumors are diagnosed in relatively young patients, with a mean age at diagnosis of 56 years. Distant metastases from rectal neuroendocrine tumors are not very common. Herein we describe a case of a rectal neuroendocrine tumor which metastasized to the lung, mediastinum and orbit. This case underscores the importance of early identification and optimal management to improve patient’s prognosis. Therefore, the clinical significance of this case is the necessity of physicians’ awareness and education regarding neuroendocrine tumors’ diagnosis and management.
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