Incidental Pathological Finding of Pancreatic Non-Functioning Neuroendocrine Tumors

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Introduction: Little is known about the incidental finding of non-functioning NETs (Neuroendocrine Tumors) during pancreatic surgery performed for other reasons or during pathological examination of the surgical sample.

Aim(s): To evaluate histology and staging of NETs, expression of NE markers, prognosis and main associated pancreatic disease.

Materials and methods: From 1997 to 2013, 157 non-functioning NETs observed in our Center. Sixteen incidental pathological findings in patients operated for other pancreatic diseases (average 64 years, range 44-85 yrs; 10 M/6 F).

Conference: 11th Annual ENETSConcerence (2014)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Milanetto A, Liço V, Moletta L, Bettini E, Alaggio R,

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumors, pancreatic cancer, incidental tumor,