Abstract
Appendicial carcinoid tumors (CAT) and goblet cell carcinoids (GCCAT) are rare. Most are asymptomatic and found after appendectomy. Metastases to regional nodes are seen in 10% of CATs larger than two cm. Ovarial or peritoneal metastases are seen in 20% of all GCCATs. Further surgical treatments are shown in Tables. Non-resectable CAT are treated with interferon-alpha, somatostatin analogs or radionuclids. Non-resectable GCCATs are treated like colo-rectal cancer. Patients with CAT larger than two cm, involvement of mesoappendix or metastases and all GCCAT should be followed life-long.
Translated title of the contribution | [Appendiceal carcinoid tumors and goblet cell carcinoids] |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 172 |
Issue number | 22 |
Pages (from-to) | 1678-81 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 31 May 2010 |