The relationship between adherence to traditional Chinese medicine and disease progression in type 1 gastric neuroendocrine tumours: A case report

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Introduction: Type 1 gastric neuroendocrine tumours (g-NETs) have a high recurrence risk after endoscopic resection, underscoring the need for regular endoscopic follow-up. Our research hints that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) could help lower recurrence rates.

Aim(s): This case report highlights the importance of regular gastroscopy in type 1 g-NETs, showing the effects of halted TCM and inconsistent endoscopic follow-ups on disease progression.

Materials and methods: A 29-year-old male presented to the hospital with symptoms of anaemia and was diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis and type 1 g-NETs in 2013. Pathological examination revealed: Gastric NET G1, Chromogranin A (CgA) 3+, Synaptophysin (Syn) 3+, Ki-67 (MIB-1) 1%.

Conference:

Presenting Author: Wang Y

Authors: Wang Y, Cheng Z, Yu F, Chen R, Chen X,

Keywords: type 1 gastric neuroendocrine tumour, Traditional Chinese Medicine, regular follow-up, case report,