Goblet cell carcinoid
| Goblet cell carcinoid | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Crypt cell carcinoma, neuroendocrine tumour with goblet cell differentiation |
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| Micrograph showing a goblet cell carcinoid. H&E stain. | |
The goblet cell carcinoid (GCC) is a rare
tumour that consists of a neuroendocrine component and a conventional carcinoma, histologically arising from Paneth cells.[1]
Sign and symptoms
GCCs may present as appendicitis.
Diagnosis
GCCs are diagnosed by
stippled chromatin
).
Prognosis
GCCs have an aggressive course compared to other appendiceal neuroendocrine tumours.[1]
Treatment
GCCs are treated with surgery.
See also
- Neuroendocrine tumours
References
- ^ PMID 18042066.
External links
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