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Current Concepts on Gastric Carcinoid Tumors
Joint Authors
Nikou, George C.
Angelopoulos, Theodoros P.
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gastric carcinoid tumors (GCs) are rare lesions representing less than 10% of carcinoid tumors and less than 1% of all stomach neoplasms.
There are three distinct types of gastric carcinoids; type I includes the vast majority (70–85%) of these neoplasms that are closely linked to chronic atrophic gastritis.
Type II which accounts for 5–10 %, is associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and often occurs in the context of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1.
Type III, finally, represents 15–25% of gastric carcinoids and is characterized by a far more aggressive course.
The optimal clinical approach to GCs remains to be elucidated, depending upon type, size, and number of carcinoids.
While there is universal agreement about the surgical treatment of type III GCs, current options for type I and II include simple surveillance, endoscopic polypectomy, surgical excision associated with or without surgical antrectomy, or total gastrectomy.
Moreover, the introduction of somatostatin analogues could represent another therapeutic option.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nikou, George C.& Angelopoulos, Theodoros P.. 2012. Current Concepts on Gastric Carcinoid Tumors. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nikou, George C.& Angelopoulos, Theodoros P.. Current Concepts on Gastric Carcinoid Tumors. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nikou, George C.& Angelopoulos, Theodoros P.. Current Concepts on Gastric Carcinoid Tumors. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460599
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460599