Vol. 72 No. 3 (2020)
Case Reports

Localized neuroendocrine tumor of the stomach

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  • Francisco Ortega Gonzalez,
  • Nicolas Yañez Benavides,
  • Cesar Muñoz Castro,
  • Dahiana andrea Pulgar Boin
Francisco Ortega Gonzalez
Hospital Regional de Talca Universidad Católica del Maule.
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Nicolas Yañez Benavides
Hospital Regional de Talca Universidad Católica del Maule.
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Cesar Muñoz Castro
Hospital Regional de Talca. Universidad Católica del Maule
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Dahiana andrea Pulgar Boin
Hospital Regional de Talca Universidad Católica del Maule.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.35687/s2452-45492020003576

Published 2020-04-28

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Ortega Gonzalez F, Yañez Benavides N, Muñoz Castro C, Pulgar Boin D andrea. Localized neuroendocrine tumor of the stomach. Rev Cir. [Internet]. 2020 Apr. 28 [cited 2026 Aug. 19];72(3). Available from: https://www.revistacirugia.cl/index.php/revistacirugia/article/view/576
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Abstract

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are composed of cells that produce peptides and amines. Gastric NETs represent 1% of all neoplasms; however their incidence has been increasing. They are usually asymptomatic and non-functioning. The treatment is usually local resection.

Case Report: We present the case of a 48-year-old patient who was suspected of gastric cancer; her study shows a well-differentiated type 1 gastric NET. Staging is performed and endoscopic surveillance is defined in the oncology board. The finding of a NET, in the study of gastric cancer, is a rare finding. Due to the progressive increase in the performance of upper gastrointestinal endoscopies, secondary to the high prevalence of gastric cancer in our country, it is expected to increase findings as a NET. That is why we conducted a review of the literature and made some conclusions about it.

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