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#2765 Role of Biomarkers in Disease Progression of NET

Introduction: Due to the non specific features of neuroendocrine tumors and lack of diagnostic biomarkers, the diagnosis is usually delayed and almost half of patients presenting with distant metastases

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Fatima A

Authors: Fatima A, Zaidi S,

Keywords: biomarker, CgB, CART, CgA,

#2764 Cystic Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. Can We Diagnose Them Preoperatively?

Introduction: Pancreatic neueroendocrine tumors rarely undergo cystic changes but they are often misdiagnosed as pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma, mucinous cystadenocarcinoma, serous cystadenoma, and solid and cystic papillary tumors, or pseudocyst.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Fatima A

Authors: Fatima A, Zaidi S,

Keywords: cystic neuroendocrine tumors, preoperative diagnosis,

#2763 Incidence and Outcome of Brain Metastasis in Patients Diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Neoplasm

Introduction: Brain metastases are rarely reported in patients with neuroendocrine carcinoma of non-lung origin and neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the gastroenteropancreatic or bronchopulmonary system.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Fatima A

Authors: Fatima A, Zaidi S,

Keywords: brain metastasis, grade 3 tumors,

#2761 Diagnosis and Management of Insulinomas. The Use of Current Practices in Pakistan

Introduction: Insulinomas are rare functional and benign neuroendocrine tumors of Pancreas.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Fatima A

Authors: Fatima A, Zaidi S,

Keywords: Insulinoma, progression-free survival, sunitinib, malignant,

#2061 Midgut Carcinoids Presenting as Subacute Intestinal Obstruction. A Case Report of Territory Care Hospital.

Introduction: Midgut carcinoids are well differentiated neuroendocrine tumors possessing secretary properties releasing various peptides. Over the past few decades, there incidence has been increased. Since countries like Pakistan lack the diagnostic facilities, they are often misdiagnosed.

Conference: 15th Annual ENETSConcerence (2018)

Presenting Author: Fatima A

Authors: Fatima A, Zaidi S,

Keywords: midgut carcinoid, liver metastasis, misdiagnosis, surgery,