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#4606 Neuroendocrine mess – Ectopic Cushing syndrome and severe hypokalaemia

Introduction: Cushing Syndrome (CS) is the condition resulting from hypercortisolaemia. Ectopic Cushing Syndrome (ECS) is responsible for up to 20% of all CS cases. Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNEN) are responsible for 10-20% of those cases.

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Authors: Corrêa Figueira C, Alves H, Bento A, Cardoso Gomes C, Oliveira A,

Keywords: Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm, Hepatic neuroendocrine metastasis, Paraneoplastic syndrome, Cushing syndrome, Ectopic Cushing syndrome,

#4148 S-1/temozolomide versus S-1/temozolomide plus thalidomide in advanced pancreatic and non-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (STEM): A randomised, open-label, multicentre phase 2 trial

Introduction: There are currently limited systemic treatment options for patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors (NETS) and the efficacy of existing treatments is sub-optimal.

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Authors: Chi Y, Song L, Liu W, Zhou Y, Miao Y,

Keywords: S-1, temozolomide, thalidomide, neuroendocrine tumor,

#330 Differential Protein Expression in Small Intestinal Carcinoids and Liver Metastases

Introduction: Small intestinal carcinoids (SICs) are being increasingly detected, yet often with metastatic disease. Little is known about the molecular pathways important in the development of metastasis.

Conference: 8th Annual ENETSConcerence (2011)

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Authors: Kim M, Wang D, Cui M, Ward S, Ye F,

Keywords: neuroendocrine, tumor, proteomics,