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Carcinoid disease

Review of the literature

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

Carcinoid syndrome is the product of a rare but fascinating malignant neoplasm. Carcinoid syndrome was described more than 100 years ago, and recent advances in diagnostic localization, elucidation of the mechanisms of oncogenesis, treatment options, and, consequently, patient prognosis have been made. Current modalities of treatment, possible therapeutic implications of new avenues of research, and current literature on the chemotherapeutic combinations used are reviewed.

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Neary, P.C., Redmond, P.H., Houghton, T. et al. Carcinoid disease. Dis Colon Rectum 40, 349–362 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02050428

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