Primary hepatic carcinoid tumor: dynamic CT findings

Abdom Imaging. 2005 May-Jun;30(3):281-5. doi: 10.1007/s00261-004-0241-0.

Abstract

Most carcinoid tumors involve the gastrointestinal tract or respiratory system. Primary hepatic carcinoid tumor is a rare entity. A 46-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. She was diagnosed with primary hepatic carcinoid tumor based on radiologic and laboratory findings, namely a mass in the fifth segment of the liver and markedly elevated levels of 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid in the urine. Histologic and immunohistochemical findings of the resected liver segment showed a malignant carcinoid tumor of the liver. This case is of interest because of the rarity of this neoplasm. This report describes the case and reviews the clinical features, radiologic findings, and treatment in previously reported cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed* / methods