Abstract:Multiple neuroendocrine tumors (M-NETs) are rare in the rectum and there is no consensus on their characteristics and treatments. Here, we report 15 cases of rectal M-NETs and review the previous literature. We discuss the clinical characteristics, endoscopic features and pathological features of rectal M-NETs, aiming to analyze the treatments and follow-up strategies in combination with these characteristics. We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed the data of 15 patients with rectal M-NETs who were diagnose… Show more
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