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Ovarian carcinoid tumor: Comparing two cases with different histological patterns
1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
2 Department of Pathology, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, United Christian Hospital,
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Article ID: 100068Z08CY2021
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Yu C-h, Cheng S-y. Ovarian carcinoid tumor: Comparing two cases with different histological patterns. J Case Rep Images Obstet Gynecol 2021;7: 100068Z08CY2021.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Ovarian carcinoid is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumor, which has similar features as those counterparts in gastrointestinal tract.
Case Series: We present here two cases of carcinoid tumor arising at ovary, which presented as ovarian mass. Histopathology examination and immunohistochemical studies revealed neuroendocrine tumor. This article illustrates two cases of ovarian carcinoid which show different histological pattern and clinical presentation.
Conclusion: The clinician needs to be aware of the clinical symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Coupled with blood test of 5-HIAA, surgical resection is beneficial for patients. The clinical presentation correlates well with the histological subtypes.
Keywords: Carcinoid, Ovary, Tumor
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Author Contributions
Chun-hung Yu - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Shui-ying Cheng - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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