Understanding Rectal Tumors: What You Need to Know Before Surgery
Rectal carcinoid tumor I have a rectal carcinoid tumor that needs to be removed on July 24th. I don't understand what a rectal carcinoid tumor is.
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, Director Hsu Kai-Hsi of the Surgical Department at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, respectfully addresses you: Rectal carcinoid tumors are a type of carcinoid tumor. Carcinoids originate from primitive stem cells in the gastrointestinal tract and...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Tumors: What You Need to Know Before Surgery
Understanding Rectal Carcinoid Tumors: When to Seek Surgical Intervention
Rectal carcinoid tumor issues In May, I underwent a health check-up where a 0.4 cm polyp was found in my colon. The biopsy results indicated it was a neuroendocrine tumor. After a series of outpatient examinations, including a CT scan, the doctor assured me that I could just moni...
Dr. Hou Yongji Reply:
Rectal carcinoids are relatively benign tumors; however, the postoperative management of the tumor depends on factors such as tumor size, degree of cellular differentiation, and whether complete resection was achieved. Therefore, please discuss in detail with your physician regar...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Carcinoid Tumors: When to Seek Surgical Intervention