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#4666 Merkel cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin: High response rates to short course palliative radiotherapy – Typical clinical scenarios

Introduction: Merkel cell carcinomas (MCC) are a rare, aggressive skin neuroendocrine carcinomas, with peak incidence in the elderly. MCC often presents as a firm, red/purple painless nodule with a short history of increasing size. Surgery is considered the 1st line treatment but elderly patients, in particular, have comorbidities which may preclude radical surgery requiring reconstruction. In advanced MCC, immunotherapy (IO) is 1st line systemic treatment. Chemotherapy is used 2nd line or if contraindications for IO but can be challenging in an elderly population. There may be an emerging role for PRRT due to the presence of somatostatin receptors on MCC. Radiotherapy (RT) can be used for non-surgical candidates, or those with unresectable or metastatic disease. Adjuvant post-operative irradiation (PORT) may provide additional benefit in risk reduction and improves local control.

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Authors: Saunders E, Sizer B, Collins J, Skelly R, Srinivasan G,

Keywords: Merkel cell, skin, radiotherapy,

#4661 Comparison of preoperative chemotherapy and radio ligand therapy on prognosis after surgical resection for locally advanced or hepatic metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: The role of preoperative treatments in improving the rate of radical resection and survival of either locally advanced (LA) or hepatic metastatic (HM) pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (panNETs) is unclear.

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Authors: Provinciali L, de Mestier L, Pontillo D, Guarneri G, Partelli S,

Keywords: adjuvant therapy, chemotherapy, event free survival, liver transplantation, RadioLigand Therapy,

#4637 Non-functional retroperitoneal paraganglioma in a young patient: A case report

Introduction: Paragangliomas are neuroendocrine tumours arising in the parasympathetic nervous system, outside the adrenal gland. Retroperitoneal location is extremely rare. Non-functional paragangliomas often represent a diagnostic challenge.

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Authors: Aris H, Saidi M, Lahfa I,

Keywords: retroperitoneal paraganglioma, surgery, monitoring,

#4440 Efficacy of octreotide in treating advanced gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: A retrospective cohort study

Introduction: Treatment of advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NETs) lacks high-level evidence and remains controversial.

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Presenting Author: Wang H

Authors: Wang H, Wang Y, Wang C, Wang G, Chi Y,

Keywords: adjuvant therapy, octreotide, gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumour,

#4413 Efficacy and safety of adjuvant peptide receptor radionuclide therapy after curative surgery of locoregional limited small intestine neuroendocrine neoplasia (APSIN) – A multi-centre, prospective, randomised, controlled, phase III study

Introduction: Our multi-centre, prospective, open-label, two-arm parallel group, randomised, controlled, phase III study will address the efficacy and safety of adjuvant peptide receptor radionuclide therapy after curative surgery of locoregional limited small intestine neuroendocrine neoplasia.

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Presenting Author: Eilsberger F

Authors: Eilsberger F, Luster M, Rau J, Avci H, Schade-Brittinger C,

Keywords: adjuvant therapy, neuroendocrine neoplasia, small intestine, peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, PRRT,