Carcinoid Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mainstay treatment for limited stage carcinoid tumour?
A
Surgery
2
Q
Is there any evidence for adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy?
A
No
3
Q
What percentage of low grade carcinoid tumours metastasise to LNs?
A
5-20%
4
Q
What percentage of intermediate grade neuroendocrine tumours metastasise to LNs?
A
30-70%
5
Q
What is the 5y survival for completely resected low grade lung carcinoid tumours?
A
87-100%
6
Q
What is the 5 y survival for intermediate grade (atypical) lung NETs?
A
30-95%
7
Q
Is endobronchial resection a recommended treatment for central airway occlusion?
A
It is a suboptimal treatment and definitive surgical resection is preferred unless they are deemed a poor surgical candidate
