Small bowel neuroendocrine neoplasm – A very intriguing case

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Introduction: Functional neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) frequently result in a range of severe and unpleasant symptoms and can also result in life threatening illness. This case report will detail the complex history of a patient with metastatic small bowel tumour diagnosed in 2015 with current stable disease treated at the West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

Aim(s): To demonstrate the complexity of functional neuroendocrine neoplasms in particular the destructive nature of what is considered a low grade, indolent cancer. To provide an insight of the impact on the patient physically, socially, psychologically and spiritually.

Materials and methods: Case report detailing: Route to diagnosis / Symptoms and symptom management / Multi-disciplinary team involvement / Surgical and interventional radiology procedures / Cancer treatment.

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Presenting Author: Wotherspoon I

Authors: Wotherspoon I,

Keywords: Neuroendocrine cancer, Complexity, Life threatening complications,