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#4657 Should we use the growth modulation index (GMI) in response assessment in G2 neuroendocrine tumours (NETs)?

Introduction: Grade 2 (G2) neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) exhibit diverse behaviours ranging from indolent to aggressive malignancies. Growth Modulation Index (GMI) is the ratio between time to progression (TTP) with a line of therapy (TTPn) and that of the previous line of therapy (TTPn-1). A GMI value equal to or greater than 1,33 has been suggested as an indicator of clinical effectiveness beyond traditional metrics.

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Presenting Author: Bertuzzi A

Authors: Bertuzzi A, Ferrillo G, Laffi A, Evangelista L, Jandric J,

Keywords: growth modulation index (GMI), G2 gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumour (GEP-NET), tumour response assessment,

#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,

#4649 Claudin 18.2 overexpression in gastric neuroendocrine tumours

Introduction: Claudin 18.2, is a tissue biomarker physiologically expressed in both healthy gastric mucosa and gastric adenocarcinoma which represents a novel therapeutic target advanced gastric cancer. Various other cancers showed some overexpression of claudin 18.2 opening potential opportunities to agnostic targeted therapy. However, data about claudin 18.2 expression in NENs are poor with only an Eastern study showing higher rate of claudin 18.2 positivity in GEP-NENs, mainly from gastric primary site (27.8%).

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Presenting Author: Gervaso L

Authors: Gervaso L, Lobrano R, Pisa E, Benini L, Spada F,

Keywords: claudin, gastric NET, biomarker, Neuroendocrine tumour,

#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,

#4636 Maximising the use of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) among patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEPNENs) and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)

Introduction: Patients with GEPNENs frequently develop EPI due to surgical resection or use of somatostatin analogues (SSAs), however it is significantly underdiagnosed. Untreated EPI has significant impact on overall quality of life with patients with GEPNENs.

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Authors: Grewal U, Chandar A,

Keywords: Pancreatic insufficiency, Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm,