Primary coexisting adenocarcinoma of the colon and neuroendocrine tumor of the duodenum: A case report and review of the literature
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) arise from the body's diffuse endocrine system. Coexisting primary adenocarcinoma of the colon and NETs of the duodenum (D-NETs) is a rare occurrence in clinical practice. The classification and treatment criteria for D-NETs combined with a second primary cancer have not yet been determined. CASE SUMMARY: We report the details of a case involving female patient with coexisting primary adenocarcinoma of the colon and a D-NET diagnosed by imaging and surgical specimens. The tumors were treated by surgery and four courses of chemotherapy. The patient achieved a favorable clinical prognosis. CONCLUSION: Coexisting primary adenocarcinoma of the colon and D-NET were diagnosed by imaging, laboratory indicators, and surgical specimens. Surgical resection combined with chemotherapy was a safe, clinically effective, and cost-effective treatment.
Authors: Song Fei, Wei-Dong Wu, Han-Shuo Zhang, Shao-Jie Liu, Dan Li, Bo Jin
Institution: Jinan University
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401649121