Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3979053 | Bulletin du Cancer | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Carcinoid tumors are the most common endobronchial tumors in the pediatric population, and represent a rare cause of airway obstruction. Clinical manifestations are unspecific, and diagnosis is often delayed due to low clinical suspicion. These tumors are considered low-grade malignant neoplasms, and their evolution is usually favorable after surgery. However, local recurrence and/or metastases can occur with both typical and atypical carcinoid tumors, justifying the need of prompt diagnosis and long-term follow-up.
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Authors
Ãglantine Hullo, Laure Cotta, Maud Rabeyrin, Michèle Larroquet, Dominique Plantaz,