Background. A 48-year-old man presented with diarrhea, flushing, abdominal pain and weight loss of 10 kg over a 6-month period. He subsequently developed dyspnea on exertion. Diagnosis. Carcinoid ...

Carcinoid tumors are part of a heterogeneous group of gastrointestinal and pancreatic endocrine tumors that are characterized by their capacity to produce and secrete hormones, 5-hydroxytryptamine ...

Also known as typical carcinoid, this tumour forms in certain cells from the wall of the bowel. It accounts for about half of all appendix cancers. It can metastasize, or spread, but can be ...

Appendix cancer is an uncommon and frequently ... and neuroendocrine tumours (carcinoid tumours) are examples of appendiceal malignancies. “Every one of these varieties has unique biological ...