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#51 Epidemiology of the neuroendocrine tumors diagnosed in Cardarelli Hospital: a retrospective single-institution analysis of 274 cases

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are considered rare tumors and are characterized by their ability to produce peptides that cause typical hormonal syndromes. Neuroendocrine tumors consist of a wide spectrum of malignancies with different histology that can arise from distributed neuroendocrine cells in the body. Although these tumors are frequently indolent, they can be aggressive and resistant to therapy. Its incidence in the U.S.A has been rising in the last three decades (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results registry). NETs are more common than generally believed.

Conference: 7th Annual ENETSConcerence (2010)

Presenting Author: Riccardi F

Authors: Riccardi F, Nappi O, de Ruggiero I, Rizzo M, Monaco G,

Keywords: NET, neuroendocrine tumor, octreotide, predicting marker of response,