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#911 Immunohistochemical Expression of Connective Tissue Growth Factor and Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 in Lung Carcinoids

Introduction: Several studies have shown altered expression of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) and its receptor (IGF-1R) in different types of cancers. Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF) is triggered by Serotonin (5-HT) and Hypoxia Induced Factor 1 (HIF-1) and has been associated with tumor expansion and desmoplastic reaction in carcinoid tumors.

Conference: 11th Annual ENETSConcerence (2014)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Kanakis G, Grimelius L, Kaltsas G, Tsolakis A,

Keywords: lung, carcinoid, CTGF, IGF-1,

#872 Urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic Acid In Serotonin-Producing Neuroendocrine Tumors: Correlation with Disease Features and Patients' Survival

Introduction: Urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (U-5HIAA) is a useful marker for serotonin-producing neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Its prognostic role, however, is yet to be fully elucidated.

Conference: 11th Annual ENETSConcerence (2014)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Bartholomew T, Garcia-Hernandez J, Rossi R, Braude D, Mullan M,

Keywords: U-5HIAA, symptoms, prognosis, survival,

#255 The Carcinoid Syndrome Caused by Retroperitoneal Carcinoid Tumors

Introduction: The carcinoid syndrome is caused by increased levels of serotonin and is mostly seen in cases of carcinoid tumor in the small bowel and liver metastases, as there is a very high first pass effect.

Conference: 8th Annual ENETSConcerence (2011)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Wilson B, Nielsen H,

Keywords: carcinoid syndrome, NET, retroperitoneal mass,

#112 Chromogranin A is a sensitive marker for detection of recurrence in neuroendocrine tumors

Introduction: The chromogranin family is a family of large acidic proteins which are expressed in neuroendocrine cells. There are several members in this family (Chromogranin A, B (CgA and CgB) and the secretogranins). Here, we show that CgA is an excellent marker to detect recurrence in neuroendocrine tumors.

Conference: 7th Annual ENETSConcerence (2010)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Tiensuu Janson E, Welin S, Eriksson B, Stridsberg M,

Keywords: small intestinal carcinoid, chromogranin A, follow-up,