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Computed tomographic (CT) and ultrasound (US) findings in four cases of carcinoid tumors of the pancreas are reported. Differential diagnosis with other endocrine and nonendocrine pancreatic tumors is discussed. CT and US techniques play an important role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of these tumors.
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Villanueva, A., Pérez, C., Llauger, J. et al. Carcinoid tumors of the pancreas: CT findings. Abdom Imaging 19, 221–224 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00203511
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