global-journal-of-medical-research-c-microbiology-pathology Global Journal of Medical Research - C: Microbiology & Pathology 0975-5888 2249-4618 Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated 78019 Primary Pre-Sacral Carcinoid Tumor: A Rare Entity SharmaManisha MadanManas ManjariMridu INDIA, SGRDIMSAR, Amritsar 15 01 2014 14 C6 21 22

Carcinoid tumors are commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract and are rarely seen in the presacral/sacrococcygeal region. Moreover, such tumors at these sites are usually silent without associated carcinoid syndrome even if the tumor has metastasized. These tumors may arise in tailgut cysts or teratomas thereby suggesting their congenital origin.

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Carcinoid tumors are commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract and are rarely seen in the presacral/sacrococcygeal region. Moreover, such tumors at these sites are usually silent without associated carcinoid syndrome even if the tumor has metastasized. These tumors may arise in tailgut cysts or teratomas thereby suggesting their congenital origin.