Appendiceal carcinoid tumor with lymph node metastasis in a child: case report and review of the literature

作者:Cernaianu Grigore*; Tannapfel Andrea; Nounla Joseph; Gonzalez Vasquez Roberto; Wiesel Thomas; Troebs Ralf Bodo
来源:Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2010, 45(11): E1-E5.
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.07.025

摘要

Most appendiceal carcinoids (ACs) in children present without lymph node metastasis. Lymph node metastasis is rarely present when primary tumor diameter exceeds 1 cm. We present the extraordinary case of an AC with a primary tumor diameter of 0.7 cm and infiltration of the mesentery, as well as 1 positive lymph node of the mesentery in a 14-year-old boy. Besides adding a rare case, we review the data published in the current literature on AC with lymph node metastasis in children and summarize up-to-date guidelines for diagnostic workup, therapy, and follow-up.

  • 出版日期2010-11