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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: current opinions on a rare, but potentially curable neoplasm.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Aug 2014
Karakaxas Dimitrios, Gazouli Maria, Liakakos Theodoros, Vaiopoulou Anna, Apessou Dimitra, Papaparaskeva Kleo, Patapis Pavlos, Dervenis Christos
Abstract excerpt
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) share a unique genetic identity, functional behavior, and clinical course. Compared with tumors of the exocrine pancreas, they are rare and show a different biologic behavior and prognosis. On the basis of data from recent studies, all PNETs, outside of small insulinomas, should be considered potentially malignant and treated accordingly. Untreated tumors have a high...
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