Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumor

Surg J (N Y). 2021 Jul 19;7(3):e142-e146. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1731427. eCollection 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Gastric neuroendocrine tumor (gNET) is a rare carcinoid of the stomach whose incidence is increasing due to widespread use of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE). There are four types of gNETs with different management strategies and prognosis. Here, we present a patient who came with abdomen pain and intermittent melena. UGIE showed a sessile polyp in the stomach. The patient subsequently underwent polypectomy and was symptomatically relieved.

Keywords: carcinoid; gastric; neuroendocrine; tumor.

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