Microcarcinoids and diversion colitis in a colon defunctioned for 18 years. Report of a case.
Submucosal microcarcinoids are described in association with diversion colitis in a colon defunctioned for 18 years. Coexistent florid neuronal hyperplasia is postulated as a cause of microcarcinoid formation.
Griffiths
A P
AP
Department of Histopathology, University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
Dixon
M F
MF
D000293:Adolescent; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000150:complications*; D003092:Colitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects*