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#3062 The Splicing Factor CELF4 Is Dysregulated in Neuroendocrine Tumors, Where It Can Enhance Aggressiveness Features

Introduction: There is increasing evidence that alterations in alternative splicing are linked to key tumor features in different cancers. Besides mutations, dysregulation of the splicing machinery would represent the main underlying cause for these alterations. Indeed, splicing dysregulation is emerging as a novel, transversal cancer hallmark, due to its association with multiple dysfunctions in tumor cells.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Alors-Pérez E

Authors: Alors-Pérez E, Pedraza-Arévalo S, Vázquez-Borrego M, Blázquez-Encinas R, Herrera-Martínez A,

Keywords: PanNET, CELF4, splicing, aggressiveness, pituitary tumors,

#3053 The Splicing Machinery Is Dysregulated in Low Grade Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: Alternative splicing dysregulation is increasingly regarded as a novel cancer hallmark influencing all key tumor features. We have shown that neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) overexpress aberrantly spliced variants of neuropeptides and receptors that increase tumor malignancy. More recently, we discovered that the splicing machinery is dysregulated in pituitary and pancreatic NETs. To date, the status of this machinery in low grade pulmonary NETs is largely unknown.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Blázquez-Encinas R

Authors: Blázquez-Encinas R, Caro M, Pedraza-Arévalo S, Alors-Pérez E, Herrera-Martínez A,

Keywords: low grade pulmonary NETs, splicing, splicing machinery, malignancy,

#3048 Somatostatin Analogs or Active Surveillance in Sporadic Non-Functioning Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: Non-functioning (NF), sporadic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) have usually an indolent behavior, but sometimes show an unpredictable aggressiveness. Surgery is the first-choice for localized tumors >2 cm. Unresectable or metastatic lesions expressing somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) are treated with Somatostatin analogs (SSAs). No evidence of SSAs efficacy exists in tumors ≤2 cm, for which active surveillance has been proposed.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Schinzari G, Maiorano B, Rossi E, Bianchi A, Chiloiro S,

Keywords: pNET, non-functioning, sporadic, somatostatin analogs, surveillance,

#3036 Can Ki-67 with 5.5% Be Better in Predicting Prognosis for Well Differentiated Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors?

Introduction: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare malignancies, Ki-67 is a cell proliferation marker that has been shown to have some utility in predicting prognosis of neuroendocrine tumors. However, the ideal grading method for G1/G2 remains controversial.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Tan H

Authors: Yuan B, Chen Y, Zhang P, Wang X, Tan H,

Keywords: Pancreatic net, G1, G2, Ki-67, overall survival time,

#3027 Impact of Small Cell (SC) versus (vs.) Non-Small Cell (nSC) Morphology on Outcomes of Patients (pts) with Extra-Pulmonary, Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (EP-PD-NEC)

Introduction: The 2018 SEER data indicates EP-PD-NEC morphology (SC vs. nSC) may impact patient outcomes.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Zaninotto E

Authors: Zaninotto E, Frizziero M, Durand A, Taboada R, Luchini C,

Keywords: small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, non small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, predictive value,