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carcinoid [′kärs·ən‚ȯid] (medicine) A potentially malignant tumor of the argentaffin cells of the stomach and intestine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Carcinoid tumors are slowly growing, potentially malignant neoplasms that arise from wherever endodermally derived neuroendocrine cells are found. Carcinoid tumors of the appendix: a review of 26 cases. metastatic carcinoid tumors and vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors (VIPomas)) in patients who have responded to and tolerated subcutaneous injections of Sandostatin. |
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