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#2114 Significance of Biochemical Testing in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are rare tumors that are frequently diagnosed late in the course of the disease. Several biomarkers have been proposed in the literature for diagnosis in patients with these tumors.

Conference: 15th Annual ENETSConcerence (2018)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Athar A,

Keywords: Biochemical markers, PNETs, Better prognosis,

#2067 Recognition of Primary Neuroendocrine Tumors - A Challenge

Introduction: Neuro endocrine tumors of liver are rare.Most of the neuroendocrine tumors of the liver arise from gastrointestinal tract, especially from appendix.ileum and pancreas.Primary hepatic neuro endocrine tumors is a rare clinical entity, requiring strict exclusion of possible extra-hepatic primary sites for its diagnosis.Most challenging in diagnosis is diversity in presentation of primary symptoms.

Conference: 15th Annual ENETSConcerence (2018)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Athar A,

Keywords: primary symptoms, optimal management, better prognosis,

#369 Carcinoid Tumor of Common Bile Duct (CBD) Misdiagnosed as Cholangiocarcinoma

Introduction: Carcinoid tumors of the bile duct are extremely rare. Unlike cholangiocarcinoma, they grow more slowly and generally occur in younger patients and in females. They have better prognosis and greater disease free survival.

Conference: 9th Annual ENETSConcerence (2012)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Eishi Oskuie A, Valizadeh N,

Keywords: cholangiocarcinoma, carcinoid tumor, common bile duct,