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A Case of Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor and Literature Review
oleh: Pak Chiu Wong, Wong Hoi She, Ui Soon Khoo, Tan To Cheung
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | Karger Publishers 2021-02-01 |
Deskripsi
We report an unusual presentation of primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumor which was initially misdiagnosed as intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The diagnosis was only revealed after a major liver resection by histopathology. With adjuvant lanreotide injection, the patient survived for more than 16 months after the operation without tumor recurrence. Diagnosis of this rare tumor has been a major challenge and we emphasize the importance of a preoperative diagnosis. Surgical resection remains the mainstay for curative treatment, while peptide receptor radionuclide therapy is an emerging treatment option which has provided promising results.