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Prognosis


Most carcinoids grow slowly. The 5-year survival rate following surgical removal (resection) of a carcinoid tumor that has not metastasized is 70—90%. In approximately 45% of patients, metastases are present at the time of diagnosis. Patients with metastatic disease often live 10—15 years. Carcinoid tumors that metastasize to the liver have a poor prognosis.




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