Multiple rectal carcinoids with diffuse ganglioneuromatosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rectal carcinoids comprise only about 1% of all anorectal neoplasms. In addition, ganglioneuroma of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare tumor composed ganglion cells, nerve fibers, and supporting cells. Multiple carcinoid tumors wit...

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Main Authors: Kosaka Taiichiro, Tsuneoka Noritsugu, Koori Miho, Kinoshita Hideki, Haraguchi Masashi, Ito Yuji, Furui Junichiro, Kanematsu Takashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-02-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/5/1/19