[Carcinoid tumor in the anterior mediastinum. Report of a case and review of the literature].
The Carcinoide tumors are infrequent. The come from neuroendocrine argentafine cells, probably related to cells of the APUD system. They are rarely found in the mediastinum. We are reporting a case, and bringing forward some biological, epidemiological and clinical characteristics. We also emphasize over the diagnosis and treatment, and the basics to evaluate the prognosis.
Victoria
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Servicio de Cirugía Cardiovascular y Torácica, Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Santo Tomás.
Espino
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Saldaña
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B
Ganci
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A
D000368:Aged; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis