Gastric and Duodenal Carcinoid Tumours. Prevalence, Tumour Biology, Diagnosis and Surgical Therapy
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : G. Papageorgiou, Ev. Lolis
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Carcinoid tumours is the most accepted term for neuroendocrine tumours, or neuroendocrine carcinomas. Gastric and duodenal carcinoid tumours, though rare, have been the focus of much scientific investigation. These neoplasms pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Despite the latest available therapies, the incidence of gastric carcinoid appears to be rising, mostly due to the increased application of gastroscopy, without a corresponding increase in survival. Subtyping of gastric and duodenal carcinoids (four types, according to their origin and histologic variations) is helpful in the prediction of malignant potential and long-term survival and as a guide to management. Advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of gastric carcinoids and associate diseases have led to recent improvements in investigation and management. Surgery remains the main curative modality
Hellenic Journal of Surgery 2011; 83: 1 Received 22/10/2010 Accepted 22/11/2010
