Theme |
Colorectal carcinoid tumors -- New strategy of treatment |
Title |
Colorectal carcinoid tumors -- Review of current overseas reports |
Author |
Ken Nishikura |
Division of Molecular and Functional Pathology, Department of Cellular Function, Niigata University Graduate School of Medicine and Dental Sciences |
Author |
Yoich Ajioka |
Division of Molecular and Functional Pathology, Department of Cellular Function, Niigata University Graduate School of Medicine and Dental Sciences |
Author |
Hidenobu Watanabe |
Division of Molecular and Diagnostic Pathology, Department of Molecular Genetics, Niigata University Graduate School of Medicine and Dental Sciences |
Author |
Mitsuya Iwafuchi |
Division of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University School of Health Sciences |
[ Summary ] |
Current overseas reports about carcinoid tumors of the rectum, colon, and appendix vermiformis were reviewed as follows; 1) Epidemiology and incidence, 2) Histopathological findings, 3) Malignant transformation, and 4) Management of therapy and prognosis. |