CASE REPORT : Open Access ; Successful Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of a Low Esophageal Carcinoid Tumor

Esophageal carcinoid tumors remain some of the rarest of all carcinoid tumors, with only several cases previously reported in the litera-ture. The endoscopic mucosal resection of selected carcinoid tumors has been shown to be a valid, safe, and effective method of treat-ment. Endoscopic ultrasonogra...

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Published inClinical endoscopy Vol. 46; no. 5; pp. 576 - 578
Main Authors Chang Sup Lim, Seun Ja Park, Moo In Park, Won Moon, Hyung Hun Kim, Jun Sik Lee, Bong Jin Kim, Dong Young Ku
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한소화기내시경학회 30.09.2013
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Endoscopic mucosal resection
Endosonography
Esophageal carcinoid tumor
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Summary:Esophageal carcinoid tumors remain some of the rarest of all carcinoid tumors, with only several cases previously reported in the litera-ture. The endoscopic mucosal resection of selected carcinoid tumors has been shown to be a valid, safe, and effective method of treat-ment. Endoscopic ultrasonography is the technique of choice to select patients eligible for endoscopic resection. Here, we report success-ful endoscopic mucosal resection of a low esophageal carcinoid tumor and review the relevant literature. The present case is the first reported case of esophageal carcinoid tumor in Korea.
Bibliography:The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
ISSN:2234-2400