Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Ileum

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07/09/23

Abstract: The terminal ileum is the most common location for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), composing up to 25% of all NETs, and is the most frequent neoplasm in the small intestine. Herein the macroscopic appearance of a small NET of the ileum that was incidentally found at routine colonoscopy is demonstrated. Although this lesion measured just 8 mm, the surgical specimen revealed lymph node involvement already. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.

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Keywords
Carcinoid; Incidental finding; Lymph node metastasis; Mesenteric fibrosis; Standard endoscopy; Video; colonoscopy