CARCINOID OF THE PANCREAS

The classical carcinoid tumour (WHO) of the pancreas is extremely rare and its diagnosis may puzzle physicians and pathologists. A case of s uch an impressive tumour is reported with reference to the few availab le data from the literature, Literature research was done using MedLin e from 1996 going back to 1966, Criteria for diagnosis, recommendation s for the patient's work-up and treatment as well as the prognosis of this disease are pointed out.