Primary carcinoid tumors of the liver.
BACKGROUND
Primary carcinoid tumors of the liver are uncommon and rarely symptomatic. The diagnosis of primary hepatic etiology requires rigorous workup and continued surveillance to exclude a missed primary.


METHODS
We present a case of a 62-year-old female with a primary hepatic carcinoid tumor successfully resected, now with three years of disease-free follow-up. We present a review of the current literature regarding the diagnosis, pathology, management, and natural history of this disease entity.


CONCLUSIONS
Primary carcinoid tumors of the liver are rare, therefore classifying their nature as primary hepatic in nature requires extensive workup and prolonged follow-up. All neuroendocrine tumors have an inherent malignant potential that must be recognized. Management remains surgical resection, with several alternative options available for non-resectable tumors and severe symptoms. The risk of recurrence of primary hepatic carcinoid tumors after resection remains unknown.
Schwartz
Gary
G
Department of Surgery, 1000 10th Avenue, Suite 2B, New York, NY 10019, USA. gsschwartz@gmail.com
Colanta
Agnes
A
Gaetz
Harold
H
Olichney
John
J
Attiyeh
Fadi
F
D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged