<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Neuroendocrine tumors are more common than previously thought and represent a group of malignancies that need special consideration regarding diagnostic and therapeutic approach. High level of suspicion is required to diagnose these tumors, thus delayed recognition and metastases are common. Vast options for surgical and nonsurgical treatment exist, including liver transplantation in special cases.</p></abstract>

Neuroendocrine tumors are more common than previously thought and represent a group of malignancies that need special consideration regarding diagnostic and therapeutic approach. High level of suspicion is required to diagnose these tumors, thus delayed recognition and metastases are common. Vast options for surgical and nonsurgical treatment exist, including liver transplantation in special cases.

Massive Weight Loss Due to Carcinoid Tumor

Acta Chirurgica Latviensis

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Neuroendocrine tumors are more common than previously thought and represent a group of malignancies that need special consideration regarding diagnostic and...

Massive Weight Loss Due to Carcinoid Tumor

Published Online: Sep 01, 2015

Page range: 46 - 48

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/chilat-2015-0010

Keywords
carcinoid, neuroendocrine tumor, liver metastases, weight loss, surgical treatment

© Latvian Surgeons' Association, Latvian Paediatric Surgeon Association, Rīga Stradiņš University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Massive Weight Loss Due to Carcinoid Tumor

Published Online: Sep 01, 2015

Page range: 46 - 48

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/chilat-2015-0010

Keywordscarcinoid, neuroendocrine tumor, liver metastases, weight loss, surgical treatment

© Latvian Surgeons' Association, Latvian Paediatric Surgeon Association, Rīga Stradiņš University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
carcinoid, neuroendocrine tumor, liver metastases, weight loss, surgical treatment