Table 1 Six carcinoid tumor cases at atypical sites. Clinicopathological characteristics, management, and outcome
Item/site | Breast | Stomach | L. Paravertebral | L. Paravertebral (Sudanese) | Duodenal | Ovarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Case no. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Age (years) | 35 | 66 | 44 | 61 | 45 | 33 |
Tumor size (cm) | 4 | 2 | 10 × 8 | Oblong 16 × 3 | 12 | 18 |
Histologic subtype | Insular | Trabecular | Trabecular | Trabecular | Mucinous | Trabecular |
Surgical treatment | CBS | W. Gastrectomy | Total excision | Debulking | Fistula repair RH. colectomy | Ovariectomy |
Adjuvant treatment | Radiotherapy chemotherapy | Chemotherapy | Radiotherapy chemotherapy | Radiotherapy | Chemotherapy | – |
Outcome | Recurrence (2 M) Re-excision Favorable | Favorable | Recurrence Sixth rib fracture C. Syndrome | Patient did not show | Died (3 months) | Favorable |
Follow-up (months) | 6 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 6 |