| Literature DB >> 27334481 |
Momoko Doi1,2, Osamu Ikawa3, Hiroki Taniguchi3, Takuji Kawamura4, Kanade Katsura5.
Abstract
We report multiple rectal carcinoid tumors in monozygotic twins who, respectively, had 42 and 36 carcinoid tumors in the lower rectum. This is the first report about carcinoid tumors in monozygotic twins. Both twins developed a similar number of rectal carcinoids with a similar distribution. Investigation of their genetic background may provide information about the origin of these tumors.Entities:
Keywords: Familial carcinoid tumor; Multiple rectal carcinoid tumor; Neuroendocrine tumor; Twins
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27334481 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-016-0662-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin J Gastroenterol ISSN: 1865-7265