Atypical Colorectal Neoplasms

Michael G Porter; Scott M Stoeger

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2017.01.011

Atypical Colorectal Neoplasms

Surg Clin North Am. 2017 Jun;97(3):641-656. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.01.011.

Authors

Michael G Porter¹, Scott M Stoeger²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, 929 North St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67214, USA. Electronic address: mporter@kumc.edu.
² Department of Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, 929 North St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67214, USA.

PMID: 28501252
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.01.011

Abstract

Primary colorectal lymphoma, carcinoids (neuroendocrine tumors), and gastrointestinal stromal tumors comprise a small subset of all colorectal cancers. Their features are unique, and their treatment varies from that of colorectal adenocarcinoma. Appropriate identification is key in the management of these tumors.

Keywords: Carcinoid; Colorectal; GIST; Lymphoma; Neuroendocrine.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Colorectal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
Colorectal Neoplasms* / mortality
Colorectal Neoplasms* / therapy
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors* / diagnosis
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors* / therapy
Humans
Neuroendocrine Tumors* / diagnosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors* / therapy
Survival Rate