Tumor carcinóide de estômago tipo 1

Gastric carcinoid occurs in less than 1% of gastric neoplasias and around 2% of carcinoids tumors. They are classified into three forms: type 1, associated with atrophic gastritis, type 2, associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 and Zollinger Ellison syndrome, and type 3, a sporadic tumor. This study report a case of gastric carcinoid type 1, which manifested with chronic anemia, dyspeptic symptoms and hypergastrinemia. A 44 years old female patient, presented multiple lesions with diameter between 3 and 20 mm, with lynphonodal metastases. A total gastrectomy was performed associated with lymphnodes ressection and Y Roux reconstruction.

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Main Authors: Valarini,Rubens, Hoeldtke,Eliziane, Tefilli,Nertan Luiz
Format: Digital revista
Language:Portuguese
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões 2005
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69912005000100012
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