Carcinoid tumors

Willscott E. Naugler; Gordon C. Hunt

doi:10.1007/978-1-59745-172-7_15

Carcinoid tumors

Willscott E. Naugler, Gordon C. Hunt

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Abstract

Carcinoid tumors are of neuroendocrine origin, and can produce bioactive peptides or amines that rarely produce clinical symptoms. These tumors are slow growing, and infrequently produce the so-called carcinoid syndrome, cardinal features of which are flushing and diarrhea. About two-thirds of carcinoid tumors are found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, one-fourth in the bronchopulmonary tree, and the remainder in the urogenital tract. Presentation, behavior, and malignant potential of carcinoid tumors are determined by the site at which they originate. Resection of the tumor is the only curative option, but advances in the understanding of the biology of carcinoids have produced therapies that can effectively treat symptoms caused by these tumors.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Endoscopic Oncology
Subtitle of host publication	Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Cancer Management
Publisher	Humana Press
Pages	161-172
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	158829532X, 9781588295323
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-172-7_15
State	Published - 2006
Externally published	Yes

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