Goblet cell carcinoid

Goblet cell carcinoid
Goblet cell carcinoid
Classification and external resources

Micrograph showing a goblet cell carcinoid. H&E stain.

The goblet cell carcinoid, abbreviated GCC and also known as crypt cell carcinoma and neuroendocrine tumour with goblet cell differentiation, is a rare biphasic gastrointestinal tract tumour that consists of a neuroendocrine component and a conventional carcinoma.[1]

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Sign and symptoms

GCCs may present as appendicitis.

Diagnosis

Micrograph of a goblet cell carcinoid. H&E stain.

GCCs are diagnosed by pathology. They have a characteristic biphasic appearance which includes (1) goblet cell-like cells, and (2) neuroendocrine-type nuclear chromatin (stippled chromatin).

Prognosis

GCCs have an aggressive course vis-a-vis other appendiceal neuroendocrine tumours.[1]

Treatment

GCCs are treated with surgery.

See also

  • Neuroendocrine tumours

References

  1. ^ a b van Eeden S, Offerhaus GJ, Hart AA, et al. (December 2007). "Goblet cell carcinoid of the appendix: a specific type of carcinoma". Histopathology 51 (6): 763–73. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2559.2007.02883.x. PMID 18042066. 

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