Endobronchial and surgical treatment of pulmonary carcinoid tumors: A systematic literature review

Pulmonary carcinoid tumors are family of the neuro-endocrine tumors (NET), originating from the neuro-endocrine Kulchitsky cells, and comprise around 2% of all pulmonary cancers [1]. By morphological analysis, carcinoid tumors can be classified as typical carcinoid (TC) and atypical carcinoid (AC), depending on mitotic cell count (TC 0-2 and AC 2-10 per 2-mm ²) and on the presence of necrosis (AC) [2]. AC’s exhibit a slightly more aggressive behaviour with a higher rate of recurrences and tendency to metastasize when compared to TC [1].

Source: Lung Cancer - April 14, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: E.M.B.P. Reuling, C. Dickhoff, P.W. Plaisier, H.J. Bonjer, J.M.A. Daniels Tags: Review Source Type: research