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#556 Unresectable Mesenteric Midgut NETs: Are They a Unique Prognostic Category?

Introduction: Patients with lymph-node positive midgut NETs (stage IIIB) represent a heterogeneous group. While some have microscopic lymph node involvement on pathological evaluation, others may develop large, desmoplastic, unresectable tumors in the root of the mesentery.

Conference: 9th Annual ENETSConcerence (2012)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Strosberg J, Weber J, Feldman M, Kvols L,

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumors, carcinoid tumor, midgut, lymph node metastases, stage III,

#554 Analysis of the AJCC/ENETS Staging Classification for Midgut Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and ENETS have independently introduced a novel TNM staging classification for jejunal-ileal NETs.

Conference: 9th Annual ENETSConcerence (2012)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Feldman M, Weber J, Kvols L, Strosberg J,

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumor, carcinoid tumor, midgut, jejunum, ileum, staging, TNM, ENETS, AJCC,