Rectal carcinoid tumor in a renal transplant patient

Transplant Proc. 2008 Sep;40(7):2433-4. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.07.066.

Abstract

Malignancy represents a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with a long-term surviving graft. Carcinoid tumor is a common primary endocrine tumor in the general population that is rare in transplant recipients. Our present report focused on a 48-year-old man who received immunosuppressive therapy based on cyclosporine and steroids. Twelve years after renal transplantation, he suffered watery diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. Colonoscopy showed a hard, sessile mass at 5 cm from the anal verge; endoscopic ultrasound showed a 13-mm homogenous hypoechoic mass. Upon endoscopic biopsy, the histological examination revealed a carcinoid tumor. Immunosuppresion was reduced and we performed endoscopic mucosal resection of the rectum. His clinical course has been good with no demonstrated recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoid Tumor / pathology
  • Carcinoid Tumor / surgery
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Rectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography