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Molecular pathology and genetics of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours.
Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity - 1 Feb 2014
Lewis Mark A, Yao James C
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) of the luminal gastrointestinal tract and pancreas are increasing in incidence and prevalence. Prior assumptions about the benign nature of 'carcinoids' and the clinical importance of distinguishing functional vs. nonfunctional tumours are being overturned through greater understanding of disease behaviour and heterogeneity. This review highlights the most...
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