Primary Carcinoid Tumors of the Pancreas

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Introduction: Primary pancreatic carcinoids (foregut) are very rare. Diagnosis: high urinary 5-HIAA (or high serum 5-HT) or immunodetection of 5-HT cells.

Aim(s): To evaluate clinical presentation, markers excretion, histology, therapeutic approach and follow up (FU).

Materials and methods: From 1986 to 2011 in our Department, 211 neuroendocrine (NE) pancreatic tumors observed: eight (3.8%) primary carcinoid tumors. Follow up (FU) to June 2012.

Conference: 10th Annual ENETSConcerence (2013)

Presenting Author: Pasquali C

Authors: Milanetto A, Lico V, Iaria L, Alaggio R, Sperti C,

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumor, foregut carcinoid, primary pancreatic carcinoid,