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#737 Impact of Ki-67 Proliferative Index on Survival in Patients with Typical and Atypical Pulmonary Carcinoids

Introduction: Currently pulmonary carcinoids are separated into typical and atypical tumors based on mitotic count and presence of necrosis, according to the WHO classification. Whereas for GEP NETs the ENETS Guidelines have been incorporated into the WHO classification and grading is based on mitotic counts and Ki-67 index, the use of the Ki-67 index for grading pulmonary carcinoids is still under debate.

Conference: 10th Annual ENETSConcerence (2013)

Presenting Author: Rudelius M

Authors: Rudelius M, Swarts D, Cleutjens J, Claessen S, Volante M,

Keywords: pulmonary carcinoids, Ki-67, MIB-1, classification,

#319 Expression of EGFR and IGF Pathway Genes in Insulinomas

Introduction: Anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapy has been suggested in patients with inoperable/progressive endocrine pancreatic tumors (EPTs). However, various % EGFR-expressing EPTs are reported.

Conference: 8th Annual ENETSConcerence (2011)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Henfling M, Jonkers Y, Claessen S, Ramaekers F, Starke A,

Keywords: endocrine pancreatic tumors, insulinomas, EGFR, IGF2, IGF targeting therapy ,