Duodenal Carcinoid (4 of 4)

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Duodenal Carcinoid (4 of 4)
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Gastroenterology

Case description

The histopatologic study of the above case.
Carcinoid tumor is a term applied to low-grade
neuroendocrine tumors. They are composed of uniform
cells with ampholilic cytoplasm, round nuclei, and
inconspicuous nucleoli and arranged in nest, ribbons,
cords, glands, and trabeculae Mitotic figures are
scarce. More aggresive atypical or intermediate grade
carcinoid tumors have increased numbers of mitotic
figures and sometimes areas of necrosis.

tags: CARCINOID duodenal

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