All of the following about Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors are true, Except:
Rectum is not spared, but is infact a common site for carinoid tumor. About other options: 5 year survival for carcinoid tumors is >60% Ref : Bailey and love surgery text book 27th Ed.
Small intestine and appendix account for almost 60% of all gastrointestinal carcinoid
5 year survival for carcinoid tumors is >60%
Rectum is spared
Appendicial carcinoids are more common in females than males
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