Spontaneous Regression of a Carcinoid Tumor following Pregnancy. (21st December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sewpaul, A.; Bargiela, D.; James, A.; Johnson, S. J.; French, J. J.
• Other Names: Capella Carlo Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in endocrinology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-12-21
• Subjects: Endocrinology -- Periodicals; Endocrinology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Endocrine glands -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Endocrinology; Endocrine System Diseases; Endocrine glands -- Diseases; Endocrinology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.4
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/481823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6501

Abstract

Abstract : We present a case of spontaneous regression of a neuroendocrine tumor following pregnancy in the absence of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or alternative medicine (including herbal medicine). The diagnosis of a nonsecretory carcinoid tumor was confirmed using CT imaging, octreotide scan, and histology. Furthermore, serial imaging has demonstrated spontaneous regression of the carcinoid suggesting that pregnancy did not worsen the course of the disease but instead may have contributed to tumour regression. We discuss mechanisms underlying tumour regression and the possible effect of pregnancy on these processes.