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Which of the following statements regarding carcinoid tumor is not true?

A
On histopathology 4 distinctive forms are present
B
Extensive involvement of small intestine is associated with higher chance of lung involvement
C
5 year survival for carcinoid tumors is > 60%
D
80% of appendiceal carcinoids are accidently detected during surgery for other indications
High-Yield Explanation
On histopatholgy the carcinoid tumor may show 5 distinct patterns Solid,insular and nodular cords Trabecular pattern Tubules and glands/rosette like pattern Poorly differentiated pattern or atypical pattern Mixed pattern Note-Commonest feature of carcinoid is cutaneous flushing

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