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#4656 Development of a 3D patient-derived extracellular matrix hydrogel model of small intestinal neuroendocrine tumour and mesenteric fibrosis

Introduction: The pathogenesis of mesenteric fibrosis in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours (SI-NETs) is poorly understood, limiting development of effective treatments and biomarkers. A major barrier to research is the lack of disease models.

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Authors: Hodgetts H, Martins M, Luong T, Hall A, Webster A,

Keywords: small intestine, neuroendocrine, 3D model, hydrogel, fibrosis,

#4546 Epigenetic exploration of mesenteric fibrosis indicates epigenetic disruption of DAXX is driving metastatic potential in small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: Up to 50% of patients diagnosed with small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours (SI-NETs) are affected by mesenteric fibrosis (MF) which has significant pathological effects and impacts patient mortality.

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Presenting Author: Webster A

Authors: Webster A, Martins M, Hodgetts H, Feelders R, Hofland L,

Keywords: DNA methylation, SI-NET, Mesenteric fibrosis, Epigenetics, Gene regulation, DAXX,

#4471 Acromegaly and small intestinal neuroendocrine tumours: Association or coincidence?

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumours of the small intestine (SI-NETs), although rare, are the most prevalent primary neoplasms of this organ. Acromegaly is characterised by excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH), typically due to a pituitary adenoma, but in rare cases, it can result from ectopic secretion of GH-releasing hormone (GHRH) by non-pituitary tumours, particularly NETs of the lung or pancreas.

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Presenting Author: G. Martins R

Authors: Martins Fernandes A, Silva L, Serranito M, Elvas A, Santos J,

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumour, small intestinal neuroendocrine tumour, acromegaly,

#4385 SDHB-related metastatic paragangliomas treated with capecitabine and temozolomide: Experience of a tertiary centre

Introduction: SDHB pathogenic variants predispose to aggressive and metastatic paragangliomas (mPGLs). International consensus recommends temozolomide treatment (low-grade evidence). Capecitabine and temozolomide (CAPTEM) has shown advantage over temozolomide in the treatment of neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). Evidence for its use in mPGLs remains scarce.

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Presenting Author: G. Martins R

Authors: Silva L, Martins R, Couto J, Garcia R, Martins Fernandes A,

Keywords: mPGL, SDHB, captem,

#4112 Sexual dimorphism in small intestinal NETs: Any association with development of mesenteric metastases?

Introduction: Small-intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NET) are rising in incidence and complications such as mesenteric and hepatic metastases are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It has recently been suggested that mesenteric metastases risk increases in women around menopause.

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Presenting Author: Castanho Martins M

Authors: Hassan D, Bally D, Castanho Martins M, Hodgetts H, Rombouts K,

Keywords: small intestine, mesenteric metastases, mesenteric fibrosis, sexual dimorphism, sex hormone,