Carcinoid of Meckel's diverticulum: presentation of a clinical case

Iafrancesco, D.; Mazzoni, G.; Vagni, V.; Mazzuca, F.; Rocco, R.; Mazzarella Farao, R.

Il Giornale di Chirurgia 21(10): 399-401

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0391-9005
PMID: 11126739
Document Number: 524884
Clinical findings and surgical treatment of a 68 years old man with carcinoid tumor of Meckel's diverticulum are reported. Carcinoids in Meckel's diverticula are rare tumors, commonly discovered incidentally during surgical procedures for different indications. Symptoms are frequently expression of a metastatic disease. Specific diagnostic and therapeutic tools are discussed.

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