5-Hydroxyindole-secreting rectal carcinoid tumour.
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چکیده
A patient with a 5-hydroxyindole-secreting rectal carcinoid tumour is described, the second on record. There was no clinical evidence of carcinoid syndrome. Prostaglandin-like substances were isolated from hepatic metastases.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Gut
دوره 13 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1972