Peritoneal carcinomatosis from a small bowel carcinoid tumour
2006
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis from a Small Bowel Carcinoid Tumour
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Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Gutierrez Gonzalo, Daniels Ian R, Garcia Ana, Ramia Jose M
Primary Institution: Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
Conclusion
Aggressive surgery is necessary to control peritoneal carcinomatosis from carcinoid tumours, as chemotherapy has not been effective.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient underwent multiple surgeries over ten years for her condition.
- Chemotherapy had little effect, but Somatostatin helped relieve symptoms.
- Long-term survival can be achieved with repeated surgeries.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare type of cancer that spread in her belly, and doctors found that surgery helped her live longer, even though medicine didn't work well.
Methodology
The case involved emergency surgery, follow-up surgeries, and chemotherapy treatment.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 63-year-old woman.
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