[Bronchial carcinoid tumors in children]

Bull Cancer. 2011 Jun;98(6):709-15. doi: 10.1684/bdc.2011.1369.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Carcinoid tumors are the most common endobronchial tumors in the pediatric population, and represent a rare cause of airway obstruction. Clinical manifestations are unspecific, and diagnosis is often delayed due to low clinical suspicion. These tumors are considered low-grade malignant neoplasms, and their evolution is usually favorable after surgery. However, local recurrence and/or metastases can occur with both typical and atypical carcinoid tumors, justifying the need of prompt diagnosis and long-term follow-up.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchial Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / therapy*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Prognosis