Carcinoid tumor of the kidney: An unusual renal tumor

Carcinoid tumors are low-grade malignant tumors that arise from neuroendocrine cells. Primary renal carcinoid is extremely rare. We present a case of 57-year-old male with primary renal carcinoid tumor. Presently, the patient is on regular follow up and is doing well.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Singh, P. P., Malhotra, Amit Singh, Kashyap, Vikas
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 2009
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2808663/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19955684
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-1591.57921
Descripción
Sumario:Carcinoid tumors are low-grade malignant tumors that arise from neuroendocrine cells. Primary renal carcinoid is extremely rare. We present a case of 57-year-old male with primary renal carcinoid tumor. Presently, the patient is on regular follow up and is doing well.

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