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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,

#449 Effective Treatment of a Metastatic Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumor with Capecitabine and Temozolomide: A Case Report

Introduction: Thymic neuroendocrine tumors are rare, with an estimated annual incidence of 0.2 per million. They are generally considered chemoresistant and there have been no reported cases of an objective response to therapy.

Conference: 9th Annual ENETSConcerence (2012)

Presenting Author:

Authors: SarangaPerry V, Morse B, Kvols L, Strosberg J,

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumor, thymus, capecitabine, temozolomide,

#217 Risk of Metastatic Spread in Patients with Early-Stage, Surgically Resected Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: The risk of metastatic spread among patients with early-stage surgically resected pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors has not been well-established.

Conference: 8th Annual ENETSConcerence (2011)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Strosberg J, Cheema A, Weber J, Kvols L,

Keywords: pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, AJCC, Stage, Resection,

#214 Comparison of the AJCC and ENETS Staging Classifications for Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas

Introduction: The AJCC Cancer Staging Manual (7th edition, 2010) has introduced a novel TNM staging classification for pancreatic NETs. This classification has not yet been validated.

Conference: 8th Annual ENETSConcerence (2011)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Strosberg J, Cheema A, Weber J, Kvols L,

Keywords: pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, staging, AJCC, ENETS,