Endocrine Abstracts

Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) constitute a heterogeneous group of neoplasms. In the last few decades, due to a substantial rise in incidence and prevalence, GEP-NETs have been included among the most common tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. Diagnosis could be challenging and a significant number of patients present with metastatic or unresecable disease. The development of appropriate tools for standardized prognostic stratification and the introd...

Computed tomography (CT) is the basic method for morphological imaging of neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) for visualization of local tumour extent and staging of regional and distant metastases. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and intravenously contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) are complementary methods but are less frequently available and are therefore predominately used when CT does not suffice. This, however, varies depending on the local situation and expertise. Endoscop...

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