MEN1 Associated Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumors in Oulu University Hospital Finland
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Introduction: Thymic neuroendocrine tumors (TNET) are rare and account 2-5% of all thymic tumors. TNET can occur either sporadically or as a manifestation of an inherited tumor syndrome such as multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1). The prognosis is severe.
Aim(s): To evaluate the prognosis of MEN1-related TNET.
Materials and methods: We present a series of 6 patients with MEN1 and TNET diagnosed in our hospital between 1985 and 2015.
Conference: 13th Annual ENETSConcerence (2016)
Presenting Author: Yliaska I
Authors: Yliaska I, Lesonen T, Ebeling T, Koivikko M, Salmela P,
Keywords: thymic neuroendocrine tumor, thymic carcinoid tumor, MEN1,
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