a patient of age 60 yrs came with diarrhea and pain abdomen since 5days . usg abdomen is normal and ct abdomen a local mass in jejunum , 24hr urine test showed elevated 5HIAA what is most common site for this condition ?
Correct Answer: bronchus
Description: most coomon site for a carcinoid tumor is BRONCHUS most common system involved is GIT Carcinoid tumours * Neuroendocrine tumors - comprise a broad family of tumors, the most common of which are ; - carcinoid tumors (most commonly arising in the lungs and bronchi (so-called bronchopulmonary), small intestine, appendix, rectum, and thymus) and - pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. - Other less common neuroendocrine tumors include those arising in the parathyroid, thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands). ref : bailey and love 27th ed
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