Neuroendocrine Carcinomas (NEC) of the Pancreas: A Land of Hope?

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Introduction: Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC) of the pancreas are historically associated with poor prognosis. Contemporary data regarding their treatment and survival are scant.

Aim(s): To evaluate treatment and survival of pancreatic NEC.

Materials and methods: Retrospective analysis of 49 patients with NEC defined by the 2010 WHO classification observed between 1990 and 2011.

Conference: 9th Annual ENETSConcerence (2012)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Boninsegna L, Crippa S, Partelli S, Tamburrino D, Rossato R,

Keywords: neuroendocrine carcinoma, pancreas, survival,