Multiple rectal carcinoids: a case report.
Carcinoid tumors of the rectum comprise only about one per cent of all anorectal neoplasms. Typically, rectal carcinoids present as small, solitary submucosal nodules. Multicentricity is rare. A patient is presented with the finding of four discrete rectal carcinoids. The clinical presentation, treatment options, and results are discussed. The controversial issue of aggressive surgery versus local excision is highlighted.
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Department of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics, Augusta 30912-4004, USA.
D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery