Abstract Library

#2928 Survey of Challenges in Access to Diagnostics and Treatment for Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) Patients (SCAN) – Assessment of Early Diagnosis

Introduction: SCAN measured global readiness to provide diagnostics and treatments for NET patients in terms of awareness, availability, quality and affordability.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Van Genechten D

Authors: Van Genechten D, McDonnell M, Rodien-Louw C, Dureja S, Leyden S,

Keywords: Neuroendocrine Tumours, Survey, Earlier diagnosis,

#2297 Merkel Cell Carcinomas in New Zealand: Virus or Ultra Violet?

Introduction: Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare Neuroendocrine skin tumour. MCC behavior is more aggressive than the more common Melanoma, with treatments often restricted to surgery or radiotherapy, although immunotherapy holds promise overseas. In 2008, a USA study identified an oncogenic polyomavirus (MCPyV) present in eight of ten tested MCC tumours. Studies from across Europe and the USA confirmed MCPyV presence in ~80% of all MCCs. However, a cohort from Australia found a rate of just 24%, suggesting an alternative mechanism; ultra violet (UV) exposure was suspected and later confirmed using genomic mutational signature analysis. Are these are two separate diseases, requiring different clinical management strategies for best patient outcomes?

Conference: 15th Annual ENETSConcerence (2018)

Presenting Author: Robb T

Authors: Robb T, Woodhouse B, Parker K, Miller R, Hayward G,

Keywords: merkel, ddPCR, diagnostics, genomics,

#2294 Identification and Validation of the Angiotensin II Receptor Type 1 as a Possible Anti-Cancer Target in Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) have been found to overexpress somatostatin receptors (SSTRs), which led to the development of somatostatin analogs utilized for diagnostics and therapeutics. However, around 30% of all NETs do not respond to somatostatin based approaches, leading to an interest to find and characterize alternative cell surface targets.

Conference: 15th Annual ENETSConcerence (2018)

Presenting Author: Grötzinger C

Authors: Grötzinger C, Exner S, Wiedenmann B,

Keywords: AGTR1, PRRT, autoradiography, radioligand binding assay,

#2272 Enhancing Diagnostic Precision Through Combined Genomic and Histopathological Analysis of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: Diagnostic differentiation of uncommon pancreatic malignancies can be challenging, but is essential for accurate clinical management; genomic analysis may provide a tool for making this critical distinction.

Conference: 15th Annual ENETSConcerence (2018)

Presenting Author: Lawrence B

Authors: Robb T, Yeong M, Kramer N, Blenkiron C, Parker K,

Keywords: precision medicine, diagnostics, histology, pathology, histo-pathology, genomics,

#2220 Validation of a Blood-Based Biomarker Test for the Diagnosis and Management of Bronchopulmonary Neuroendocrine Tumors

Introduction: There is currently no effective blood biomarker for lung neuroendocrine neoplasia diagnosis and management.

Conference: 15th Annual ENETSConcerence (2018)

Presenting Author: Modlin I

Authors: Modlin I, Kidd M, Lewczuk-Myślińska A, Chung K, Ćwikła J,

Keywords: bronchopulmonary, lung, biomarker, PCR, diagnostics, progression,