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Neuroendocrine Tumour of the Cystic Duct: A Case Report and Literature Review

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This is a case report of a neuroendocrine tumour of the cystic duct which is extremely rare and was an incidental finding during laparoscopic surgery. A literature review of similar cases is also provided.

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  1. St Georges Hospital, Tooting, UK

    Flora Stavridi, Heung Chong, Sam Chan, Christy Goldsmith, Marcus Reddy, John Glees & Tim Benepal

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Stavridi, F., Chong, H., Chan, S. et al. Neuroendocrine Tumour of the Cystic Duct: A Case Report and Literature Review. J Gastrointest Canc 38, 32–33 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-008-9013-3

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