An Incidental Finding of Duodenal Carcinoid Tumor

Authors: Paravathaneni M *, Thota V , Nair J and Thirumaran R

DOI: 10.23880/oajco-16000168

Volume 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare, well-differentiated tumors that arise from enterochromaffin cells and are typically found within the digestive tract. Many NETs found within the gastrointestinal tract (GI) are located in the ileum, with duodenal NETs relatively rare. We describe a 56-year-old morbidly obese female who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD) for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and was incidentally diagnosed with a grade I NET within the duodenal bulb, which was subsequently resected. As these tumors are often indolent, it is important for clinicians to be cognizant of acting on these incidental findings to help prevent the systemic effects of carcinoid syndrome.

Keywords: Carcinoid; Duodenum; Carcinoid Syndrome; Morbid Obesity; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Gastrointestinal NETs

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