title: Atypical carcinoid tumor of the lung: a case report and discussion of the literature.
abstract: Carcinoid tumors comprise 1% to 2% of all tumors of the lung. Although carcinoid tumors are generally felt to be of low grade malignancy, an atypical variant exists that exhibits more virulent behavior and a less favorable prognosis. The treatment of carcinoid tumors is complete surgical removal and a more aggressive approach is required in the treatment of atypical carcinoids. A case is presented with a review of the literature.
authors.forename: G I
authors.initials: GI
authors.lastname: Arishita
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Ostrow
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Kline
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms; D008297:Male