Synchronous Large-Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma and Adenocarcinoma of the Colon

Large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the colon is a rare entity with a prognosis that is usually poor due to the high likelihood of early metastasis. A 61-year-old man had surgery for colon cancer of the transverse colon and cecum. Microscopic examination of the tumor showed that the location was...

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Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gastroenterology Council for Gut and Liver 2010-03-01
Series:Gut and Liver
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Online Access:http://gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl.2010.4.1.122