Long term outcomes of neuroendocrine carcinomas (high-grade neuroendocrine tumors) of the colon, rectum, and anal canal

Aytac E., Ozdemir Y., Ozuner G.

JOURNAL OF VISCERAL SURGERY, vol.151, pp.3-7, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 151
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2013.12.007
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF VISCERAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.3-7
  • Keywords: Neuroendocrine carcinomas, Colon, Rectum, Anal canal, High-grade neuroendocrine tumors, CELL UNDIFFERENTIATED CARCINOMA, ADENOCARCINOMAS, CLASSIFICATION, MANAGEMENT, CANCERS
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction and aim: Neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC) of the large intestine are rare and aggressive neoplasms. This study was designed to review the experience at a single institution and analyze the outcomes to improve our understanding of these tumors.