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MDCT findings in neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder: case report

Authors: F. Obuz, C. Altay, O. Sagol, H. Astarcioglu, I. Oztop, E. Igci

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 1/2007

Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumors are commonly seen in the gastrointestinal tract, but they are extremely rare in the gallbladder. In this study, sonographic and multidetector-row computed tomographic findings of a patient with neuroendocrine tumors of the gallbladder are presented.

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Title: MDCT findings in neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder: case report
Authors: F. Obuz
C. Altay
O. Sagol
H. Astarcioglu
I. Oztop
E. Igci
Publication date: 01-02-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Abdominal Radiology / Issue 1/2007
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-006-9002-6

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