Neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract: Case reports and literature review.

Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) previously called carcinoid tumors are neoplasms of enterochromaffin/neuroendocrine cell origin which display neurosecretory capacity that may result in the carcinoid syndrome. The annual incidence of patients with NET is 8.4 per 100000; yet many NET remain asymptomatic and clinically undetected.

Small Bowel Lymphoma.

Treatment of small bowel lymphoma requires the expertise of medical and surgical subspecialists. The two most important factors that determine the optimal treatment are histology and staging of small bowel lymphoma. Other factors that may affect treatment include age, multiple areas of involvement, tumor size, and perforation.