Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Focused Review and Practical Approach for Gastroenterologists

• Type: Article in National Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Carvao, J (Author) Other; Dinis Ribeiro, M (Author) Other; Pedro Pimentel-Nunes (Author) FMUP; Libanio, D (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: GE Portuguese Journal Of Gastroenterology

Vol. 28

Pages: 336-348

ISSN: 2341-4545

Publisher: Karger

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Authenticus ID: P-00T-DHD

DOI: 10.1159/000512089

Abstract (EN): Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare tumors derived from the neuroendocrine cell system, and more commonly found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Over the last decades, the incidence of GI-NETs has been steadily increasing, partly due to the expanding indications for endoscopy. Most patients with NETs are asymptomatic, and their NETs are noticed during screening examinations; thus, endoscopists are on the frontline of the diagnosis of GI-NETs. Since GI-NETs are less frequent than other malignancies, the natural history, diagnosis, and management of these tumors may not be fully understood. In this review, we aim to update the endoscopist on key clinical features and management of patients with gastric, duodenal, and rectal NETs. (c) 2021 Sociedade Portuguesa de Gastrenterologia Published by S. Karger AG, Basel

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13