Gastric and Duodenal Neuroendocrine Tumor Incidentally Found on Endoscopy During the Evaluation of Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are a small fraction of overall gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. Recently the incidence of NETs has increased due to advancements in diagnostic modality. While solid tumors are easily visible on routine endoscopy, identifying endocrine tumors can be difficult, and low incidence and non-specific presentation can be easily missed on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE). The management differs based on the type of tumor and location, but the overall prognosis is good. We present a 59-year-old male with multiple NETs throughout the GI tract, diagnosed on repeat esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) showing multiple gastric folds. A biopsy of multiple nodules was taken to diagnose type I NET with grade 2 differentiation finally. The mucosal nodules were resected with a band ligator, and surveillance endoscopy was recommended.