Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Tumors.

Abstract excerpt

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are slow-growing neoplasms capable of storing and secreting different peptides and neuroamines. Some of these substances cause specific symptom complexes, whereas others are silent. They usually have episodic expression, and the diagnosis is often made at a late stage. Although considered rare, the incidence of NETs is increasing. For these reasons, a high index of suspicion is...

Topics

• Biomarkers, Tumor
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Endocrine System
• Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
• Genetic Predisposition to Disease
• Hormones
• Humans
• Mutation
• Neuroendocrine Tumors