Laparoscopic Management for Carcinoid Metastasis to the Spleen
2011
Laparoscopic Treatment for Carcinoid Metastasis to the Spleen
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Damian Balmforth, Christos Skouras, Fausto Palazzo, Emmanouil Zacharakis
Primary Institution: Imperial College London, St. Mary's Hospital
Conclusion
Laparoscopic splenectomy is a safe and effective treatment for carcinoid metastasis to the spleen.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of a primary lung carcinoid tumor.
- A CT scan showed a 4.7 cm splenic lesion.
- The splenic lesion was confirmed to be a metastasis of the resected carcinoid lung tumor.
- The patient underwent laparoscopic splenectomy and had an uncomplicated recovery.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare type of cancer that spread to her spleen, and doctors were able to remove it using a special surgery that is less invasive.
Methodology
The patient underwent laparoscopic splenectomy to remove the splenic metastasis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 51-year-old female patient with a history of lung carcinoid tumor.
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