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. 2015:8C:59-61.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.01.031. Epub 2015 Jan 20.

A case of rectal neuroendocrine tumor presenting as polyp

Halil Rakici  1 , Remzi Adnan Akdogan  1 , Cüneyt Yurdakul  2 , Neşe Canturk  3
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A case of rectal neuroendocrine tumor presenting as polyp

Halil Rakici et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2015.

Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumor (NET) is detected in the examination of polypectomy material, presenting as rectal polyp. Since this is a rare case, we aimed to summarize the approach to rectal NET's.

Keywords: Neuroendocrine tumor; Rectal polyp; Treatment options.

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Endoscopic appearence.
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Hematoxylin& eosin appearance.
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Ki-67 appearance.
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