Neuroendocrine ileal tumor with difficult to control carcinoid syndrome

  • Jana Caudet-Esteban Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, España
  • María Isabel Del Olmo-García Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, España
  • Juan Francisco Merino-Torres Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, España
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2018.1119

Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumors are infrequent neoplasms with a complex approach. Currently, more randomized clinical trials are needed to establish the optimal management of patients affected by unresectable liver metastases. A case of metastatic NET in which hepatic transplantation was indicated due to symptoms derived from the carcinoid syndrome that cannot be controlled with the usual medical treatment is provided

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2018-09-15
How to Cite
Caudet-Esteban, J., Del Olmo-García, M. I., & Merino-Torres, J. F. (2018). Neuroendocrine ileal tumor with difficult to control carcinoid syndrome. Acta Medica Colombiana, 43(3), 161-164. https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2018.1119
Issue
Vol. 43 No. 3 (2018)
Section
Case Reports
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