Neuroendocrine cancer of the stomach, unusual localisation and histology (a case report)

Background: Neuroendocrine cancer of the gastrointestinal tract is uncommon case but in gastric localisation is extremely rare. The gastric neuroendocrine tumors divided into 3 subgroups by the histopathology and clinical presentation, postoparative course and survival. Patient and methods: A 67-year-old man was referred to our department with abdominal pain, weight loss, loosy stool and anemia. Results: Gastroscopy showed a large exulcerated tumor in the distal part of the stomach. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) revealed a mass in the distal part of the stomach 51mmx62mm in diameter, which respected the mucos…