Carcinoid tumors of the duodenum and the ampulla of Vater: Current diagnostic and therapeutic approach in a series of 8 patients. Case series

Abstract

In DC tumors <1 cm endoscopic excision with close follow-up is an adequate treatment, while in tumors >1 cm and in AC, surgical resection is the treatment of choice. In metastatic tumors, resection of the primary lesion with administration of somatostatin analogues may stabilize the disease and improve patient's quality of life.