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#4651 Neuroendocrine hyperplasia of infancy (NEHI) vs. diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia (DIPNECH): What is the difference?

Introduction: Neuroendocrine Hyperplasia of Infancy (NEHI) is a rare disease that belongs to the group of interstitial lung disease in children; characterised by hypoxemia, tachypnoea, and respiratory distress, often misdiagnosed as reactive airway disease or bronchiolitis. The diagnosis relies on histologic evaluation. We describe the clinical presentation and paraclinical characteristics of paediatric patients with NEHI.

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Authors: González Devia D, Restrepo Gualteros S, Ortiz Pérez M, Fernández Hernández B,

Keywords: Neuroendocrine Hyperplasia of Infancy, Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia, child,

#4317 Late diagnosis of MEN2A syndrome: Ten cases in one family

Introduction: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) constitutes a rare hereditary cancer syndrome affecting various endocrine glands.

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Authors: Asanova A, Shutova A, Dzeranova L, Przhiyalkovskaya E, Pigarova E,

Keywords: MEN2A, RET, MTC, THYROIDECTOMY,

#4236 Do metastatic appendiceal NETs ever develop metachronously after appendectomy or right hemicolectomy?

Introduction: Appendiceal NETs are typically detected incidentally during appendectomy. A recent study reported no cases of metachronous metastases among patients (pts) with primary tumors

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Presenting Author: Al-Toubah T

Authors: Al-Toubah T, Haider M, Strosberg J,

Keywords: appendiceal net, appendix net, neuroendocrine tumor, right hemicolectomy, appendectomy,

#3496 Children with Primary Hyperparathyroidism After Parathyroidectomy

Introduction: Surgical treatment is the radical and most effective treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP). According to a number of studies, it has been shown that parathyroidectomy leads to an improvement in the quality of life in patients.

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Authors: Rixsieva N, Ismailov S,

Keywords: primary hyperparathyroidism, parathyroidectomy, children, quality of life,

#2049 Identifying the Severity of Psychosocial Symptoms among Patients Diagnosed with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor. Do We Really Need Emotional Support Groups?

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) are the second most common neoplasm. Most of the pNETs are diagnosed at later stages among those patients who are underprivileged. The diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine tumor is a continuous emotional distress for both patient and their family.

Conference: 15th Annual ENETSConcerence (2018)

Presenting Author: Fatima A

Authors: Fatima A, Zai S,

Keywords: psychosocial symptoms, emotional support groups, neuroendocrine tumors,