Carcinoid tumours of the appendix. Case-report and review of the literature.
The authors describe two cases of carcinoid of the appendix. The review of the literature showed there is still discussion about the pathogenesis of this rare condition. About the treatment there is less controversy.
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Dienst Heelkunde, Jan Palfijnziekenhuis, Merksem-Antwerpen.
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D000328:Adult; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans