All of the following about Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors are true, Except:: (A) Small intestine and appendix account for almost 60% of all gastrointestinal carcinoid, (B) 5 year survival for carcinoid tumors is >60%, (C) Rectum is spared, (D) Appendicial carcinoids are more common in females than males
Answer is C. 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.