https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/626437
Title: | Laparoscopic resection of an ovarian strumal carcinoid tumor with dramatic relief of severe constipation | Authors: | Chen, Chien-Wen WEN-CHUN CHANG DAW-YUAN CHANG |
Keywords: | Constipation; Laparoscopy; Peptide YY; Strumal carcinoid; PEPTIDE YY | Issue Date: | 2010 | Publisher: | ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC | Journal Volume: | 17 | Journal Issue: | 2 | Start page/Pages: | 242 | Source: | Journal of minimally invasive gynecology | Abstract: | Primary ovarian strumal carcinoid tumors associated with severe constipation are extremely rare. A woman with acquired constipation was suspected to have a right ovarian strumal carcinoid tumor preoperatively. The severe constipation was relieved dramatically after successful laparoscopic resection of the tumor. The correlation between constipation and a gut hormone, peptide YY, is discussed. |
URI: | https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/626437 | ISSN: | 1553-4650 | DOI: | 10.1016/j.jmig.2009.11.011 |
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