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Jeph S, Gupta S, Yedururi S, Daoud TE, Stanietzky N, Morani AC. Liver Imaging in Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2024; 48:577-587. [PMID: 38438332 DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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ABSTRACT The incidence of neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) has gradually increased over the past few decades with the majority of patients presenting with metastases on initial presentation. The liver is the most common site of initial metastatic disease, and the presence of liver metastasis is an independent prognostic factor associated with a negative outcome. Because NENs are heterogenous neoplasms with variable differentiation, grading, and risk of grade transformation over time, accurate diagnosis and management of neuroendocrine liver lesions are both important and challenging. This is particularly so with the multiple liver-directed treatment options available. In this review article, we discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and response evaluation of NEN liver metastases.
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- Sunil Jeph
- From the Department of Radiology, Penn State University, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Sharma A, Muralitharan M, Ramage J, Clement D, Menon K, Srinivasan P, Elmasry M, Reed N, Seager M, Srirajaskanthan R. Current Management of Neuroendocrine Tumour Liver Metastases. Curr Oncol Rep 2024:10.1007/s11912-024-01559-w. [PMID: 38869667 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-024-01559-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article aims to illustrate the current state of investigations and management of liver metastases in patients with Neuroendocrine Neoplasms. Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are rising in incidence globally and have become the second most prevalent gastrointestinal malignancy in UK and USA. Frequently, patients have metastatic disease at time of presentation. The liver is the most common site of metastases for gastro-enteropancreatic NETs. Characterisation of liver metastases with imaging is important to ensure disease is not under-staged. RECENT FINDINGS Magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography are now becoming standard of care for imaging liver metastases. There is an increasing armamentarium of therapies available for management of NETs and loco-regional therapy for liver metastases. The data supporting surgical and loco-regional therapy is reviewed with focus on role of liver transplantation. It is important to use appropriate imaging and classification of NET liver metastases. It is key that decisions regarding approach to treatment is undertaken in a multidisciplinary team and that individualised approaches are considered for management of patients with metastatic NETs.
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- Aditya Sharma
- Department of Gastroenterology, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K
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- Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit, Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K
- Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit, Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K
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- Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K
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- Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K
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- Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K
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- Department of Oncology, Beatson Centre, G12 0YN, Glasgow, U.K
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- Department of Radiology, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K..
- Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit, Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K..
- Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit Institute of liver studies, King's College Hospital, SE5 9RS, London, U.K..
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Van Den Heede K, van Beek DJ, Van Slycke S, Borel Rinkes I, Norlén O, Stålberg P, Nordenström E. Surgery for advanced neuroendocrine tumours of the small bowel: recommendations based on a consensus meeting of the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES). Br J Surg 2024; 111:znae082. [PMID: 38626261 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znae082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Small bowel neuroendocrine tumours often present with locally advanced or metastatic disease. The aim of this paper is to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding (controversial) topics in the surgical management of advanced small bowel neuroendocrine tumours. METHODS A working group of experts was formed by the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons. The group addressed 11 clinically relevant questions regarding surgery for advanced disease, including the benefit of primary tumour resection, the role of cytoreduction, the extent of lymph node clearance, and the management of an unknown primary tumour. A systematic literature search was performed in MEDLINE to identify papers addressing the research questions. Final recommendations were presented and voted upon by European Society of Endocrine Surgeons members at the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons Conference in Mainz in 2023. RESULTS The literature review yielded 1223 papers, of which 84 were included. There were no randomized controlled trials to address any of the research questions and therefore conclusions were based on the available case series, cohort studies, and systematic reviews/meta-analyses of the available non-randomized studies. The proposed recommendations were scored by 38-51 members and rated 'strongly agree' or 'agree' by 64-96% of participants. CONCLUSION This paper provides recommendations based on the best available evidence and expert opinion on the surgical management of locally advanced and metastatic small bowel neuroendocrine tumours.
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- Klaas Van Den Heede
- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw (OLV) Hospital Aalst-Asse-Ninove, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrine Surgical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw (OLV) Hospital Aalst-Asse-Ninove, Aalst, Belgium
- Department of General Surgery, AZ Damiaan, Ostend, Belgium
- Department of Head and Skin, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrine Surgical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Fløe LE, Aggerholm-Pedersen N, Tabaksblat EM. Treatment of poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas of rectum and anus with chemoradiotherapy: a single-centre evaluation. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2024; 150:114. [PMID: 38448660 PMCID: PMC10917866 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-024-05635-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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PURPOSE Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (PDNEC) of the rectum and anus is a rare disease exhibiting aggressive biological behaviour, even if diagnosed early. Currently, there are no agreed standard treatment approaches and management of locally advanced (LA) and metastatic PDNEC usually follows treatments used in pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinomas because of the similarities with small cell lung cancer. The role of surgery in PDNEC is still debated and the benefit of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is unknown. This report summarises the experiences of CRT application in anorectal PDNEC in a single Danish institution. METHODS All patients with PDNEC treated with concomitant CRT between May 2019 and January 2021 at a University hospital in Denmark were evaluated. Demographics, treatment and survival outcomes were collected and analysed. RESULTS Six patients were identified. Five patients received radiotherapy with 50.4 Gy/28 fractions, and four were eligible for curative resection after the CRT. Distant metastasis was observed in four patients at diagnosis. Two patients with synchronous liver metastases were treated with RFA, and one received a liver resection. The treatment was well tolerated with limited side effects. The median follow-up time was 17 months (range 10-36 months), and the median duration of response was 11.2 months (range 8.1 to 24.2 months). One patient achieved a complete response. CONCLUSION A multimodal treatment approach with CRT in advanced stages of PDNEC in a highly selected patient group is well tolerated and with a high chance of achieving local control and, combined with surgery, even complete response in a single case.
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Kerekes D, Frey A, Bakkila B, Kunstman JW, Khan SA. Surgical treatment of stage IV gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma: Experience and outcomes in the United States. J Surg Oncol 2023; 128:790-802. [PMID: 37435780 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Surgery for metastatic gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (GEP-NEC) has not been well-studied. This retrospective cohort study describes patients in the United States with stage IV GEP-NEC and their survival outcomes segregated by surgery. METHODS Patients diagnosed with stage IV GEP-NEC from 2004 to 2017 in the National Cancer Database were categorized into three groups: no surgery, primary site or metastatic site ("single-site") surgery, and primary site and metastatic site ("multisite") surgery. Factors associated with surgical treatment were identified, and risk-adjusted overall survival of each group was compared. RESULTS Of 4171 patients included, 958 (23.0%) underwent single-site surgery and 374 (9.0%) underwent multisite surgery. The strongest predictor of surgery was primary tumor type. Compared with no surgery, the risk-adjusted mortality reduction associated with single-site surgery ranged from 63% for small bowel (HR = 0.37, 0.23-0.58, p < 0.001) NEC to 30% for colon and appendix NEC (HR = 0.70, 0.61-0.80, p < 0.001), while the mortality reduction associated with multisite surgery ranged from 77% for pancreas NEC (HR = 0.23, 0.17-0.33, p < 0.001) to 48% for colon and appendix NEC (HR = 0.52, 0.44-0.63, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS We observed an association between extent of surgical intervention and overall survival for patients with stage IV GEP-NEC. Surgical resection should be further investigated as a treatment option for highly-selected patients with this aggressive disease.
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- Daniel Kerekes
- Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Department of Surgery, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Sorbye H, Grande E, Pavel M, Tesselaar M, Fazio N, Reed NS, Knigge U, Christ E, Ambrosini V, Couvelard A, Tiensuu Janson E. European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS) 2023 guidance paper for digestive neuroendocrine carcinoma. J Neuroendocrinol 2023; 35:e13249. [PMID: 36924180 DOI: 10.1111/jne.13249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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This ENETS guidance paper, developed by a multidisciplinary working group, provides up-to-date and practical advice on the diagnosis and management of digestive neuroendocrine carcinoma, based on recent developments and study results. These recommendations aim to pave the road for more standardized care for our patients resulting in improved outcomes. Prognosis is generally poor for digestive NEC, most are advanced at diagnosis and median survival in metastatic disease is 11-12 months. Surgery can be of benefit for localized disease after extensive preoperative imaging. Carboplatin in combination with etoposide is recommended as first-line treatment for metastatic disease. Irinotecan with fluoropyrimidines has the best evidence as second-line treatment. Immunotherapy plays a minor role in biomarker-unselected patients. Molecular profiling if available is encouraged to identify new targets. More prospective clinical trials are highly needed to fulfil the unmet needs in this field, especially on new predictive and prognostic biomarkers and to improve survival of patients with advanced disease.
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- Halfdan Sorbye
- Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital and Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Medical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine 1, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology and Neuroendocrine Tumors, European Institute of Oncology, IEO, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Departments of Surgery and Clinical Endocrinology, ENETS Center of Excellence, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, ENETS Center of Excellence, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Nuclear Medicine, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- IRCCS, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, AP-HP Bichat Hospital, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Endocrine Oncology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Surgery, Liver Directed Therapy and Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Liver Metastases. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14205103. [PMID: 36291892 PMCID: PMC9599940 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14205103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are described by the World Health Organization (WHO) classification by grade (1–3) and degree of differentiation. Grade 1 and 2; well differentiated PNETs are often characterized as relatively “indolent” tumors for which locoregional therapies have been shown to be effective for palliation of symptom control and prolongation of survival even in the setting of advanced disease. The treatment of liver metastases includes surgical and non-surgical modalities with varying degrees of invasiveness; efficacy; and risk. Most of these modalities have not been prospectively compared. This paper reviews literature that has been published on treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine liver metastases using surgery; liver directed embolization and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT). Surgery is associated with the longest survival in patients with resectable disease burden. Liver-directed (hepatic artery) therapies can sometimes convert patients with borderline disease into candidates for surgery. Among the three embolization modalities; the preponderance of data suggests chemoembolization offers superior radiographic response compared to bland embolization and radioembolization; but all have similar survival. PRRT was initially approved as salvage therapy in patients with advanced disease that was not amenable to resection or embolization; though the role of PRRT is evolving rapidly
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Multimodal therapy with aggressive hepatectomy, everolimus, and octreotide for metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm enables 10-year survival. Clin J Gastroenterol 2022; 15:1136-1144. [DOI: 10.1007/s12328-022-01689-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Luecke S, Fottner C, Lahner H, Jann H, Zolnowski D, Quietzsch D, Grabowski P, Cremer B, Maasberg S, Pape UF, Mueller HH, Gress TM, Rinke A. Treatment Approaches and Outcome of Patients with Neuroendocrine Neoplasia Grade 3 in German Real-World Clinical Practice. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14112718. [PMID: 35681701 PMCID: PMC9179270 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Grade 3 neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN G3) are a rare and heterogeneous subtype of NEN and include poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas and well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors G3 (NET G3). Standard chemotherapy with platinum plus etoposide may not be appropriate for all subgroups, but more tailored approaches suffer from the lack of data. In our study, we provide real-world data from a large center-based cohort of the German NET Registry and hope to stimulate efforts to conduct clinical trials for well-defined entities. Abstract Background: Neuroendocrine neoplasia grade 3 (NEN G3) represents a rare and heterogeneous cancer type with a poor prognosis. The aim of our study was to analyze real-world data from the German NET Registry with a focus on therapeutic and prognostic aspects. Methods: NEN G3 patients were identified within the German NET Registry. Demographic data and data on treatments and outcomes were retrieved. Univariate analyses were performed using the Kaplan–Meier-method. Multivariate analysis was performed using a Cox proportional hazard model. Results: Of 445 included patients, 318 (71.5%) were diagnosed at stage IV. Well-differentiated morphology (NET G3) was described in 31.7%, 60% of cases were classified as neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), and the median Ki67 value was 50%. First-line treatment comprised chemotherapy in 43.8%, with differences in the choice of regimen with regard to NET or NEC, and surgery in 41.6% of patients. Median overall survival for the entire cohort was 31 months. Stage, performance status and Ki67 were significant prognostic factors in multivariate analysis. Conclusions: The survival data of our national registry compare favorably to population-based data, probably mainly because of a relatively low median Ki67 of 50%. Nevertheless, the best first- and second-line approaches for specific subgroups remain unclear, and an international effort to fill these gaps is needed.
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- Simone Luecke
- UKGM Marburg, Department of Gastroenterology, Philipps University Marburg, 35037 Marburg, Germany; (S.L.); (T.M.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Endocrinology, University Hospital Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany;
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University Hospital of Essen, 45147 Essen, Germany;
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Campus Virchow Klinikum, University Medicine Charité, 10117 Berlin, Germany;
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- Praxis Dr. med. habil. Diener, 09376 Oelsnitz/Erzgebirge, Germany;
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- Klinikum Havelhöhe, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Institute of Medical Immunology, MVZ Oncology, University Medicine Charité, 10117 Berlin, Germany;
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- Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Cologne, 50923 Cologne, Germany;
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Asklepios Klinik St. Georg, 20099 Hamburg, Germany; (S.M.); (U.-F.P.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Asklepios Klinik St. Georg, 20099 Hamburg, Germany; (S.M.); (U.-F.P.)
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, Philipps University Marburg, 35037 Marburg, Germany;
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- UKGM Marburg, Department of Gastroenterology, Philipps University Marburg, 35037 Marburg, Germany; (S.L.); (T.M.G.)
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- UKGM Marburg, Department of Gastroenterology, Philipps University Marburg, 35037 Marburg, Germany; (S.L.); (T.M.G.)
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Que QY, Zhang LC, Bao JQ, Ling SB, Xu X. Role of surgical treatments in high-grade or advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms. World J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 14:397-408. [PMID: 35734618 PMCID: PMC9160682 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v14.i5.397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Over the last 40 years, the incidence and prevalence of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) have continued to increase. Compared to other epithelial neoplasms in the same organ, GEP-NENs exhibit indolent biological behavior, resulting in more chances to undergo surgery. However, the role of surgery in high-grade or advanced GEP-NENs is still controversial. Surgery is associated with survival improvement of well-differentiated high-grade GEP-NENs, whereas poorly differentiated GEP-NENs that may benefit from resection require careful selection based on Ki67 and other tissue biomarkers. Additionally, surgery also plays an important role in locally advanced and metastatic disease. For locally advanced GEP-NENs, isolated major vascular involvement is no longer an absolute contraindication. In the setting of metastatic GEP-NENs, radical intended surgery is recommended for patients with low-grade and resectable metastases. For unresectable metastatic disease, a variety of surgical approaches, including cytoreduction of liver metastasis, liver transplantation, and surgery after neoadjuvant treatment, show survival benefits. Primary tumor resection in GEP-NENs with unresectable metastatic disease is associated with symptom control, prolonged survival, and improved sensitivity toward systemic therapies. Although there is no established neoadjuvant or adjuvant strategy, increasing attention has been given to this emerging research area. Some studies have reported that neoadjuvant therapy effectively reduces tumor burden, improves the effectiveness of subsequent surgery, and decreases surgical complications.
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- Qing-Yang Que
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
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Li MX, Lopez-Aguiar AG, Poultsides G, Rocha F, Weber S, Fields R, Idrees K, Cho C, Maithel SK, Zhang XF, Pawlik TM. Surgical outcomes of gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors G3 versus neuroendocrine carcinoma. J Surg Oncol 2022; 126:689-697. [PMID: 35616186 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND To define surgical outcomes of patients with high-grade gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm grade G3 (GEP-NEN G3). METHODS Patients who underwent surgical resection between 2000 and 2016 were identified. The overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) of patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors grade G3 (GEP-NET G3) versus neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) were evaluated. RESULTS Fifty-one out of 2182 (2.3%) patients who underwent surgical resection were diagnosed as GEP-NEN G3. The pancreas was the most common primary site (n = 3772.5%). A majority of patients had lymph node metastasis (n = 3262.7%); one in three (n = 1631.4%) had distant metastasis. The median OS and RFS of the entire cohort were 56.4 and 34.5 months, respectively. Perineural invasion was a strong prognostic factor associate with OS after surgical resection. Patients with NEC had a worse survival outcome versus patients with NET G3 (median OS: 33.1 months vs. not attained, p = 0.088). In contrast, among patients who underwent curative-intent resection, patients with NEC had comparable RFS versus patients with NET G3 (median RFS: 35.6 vs. 33.9 months, p = 0.774). CONCLUSIONS Surgical resection provided acceptable short- and long-outcomes for well-selected patients with resectable GEP-NEN G3. NEC was associated with a worse OS versus NET G3.
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- Mu-Xing Li
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,Department of General Surgery, Yan'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Billmann F, Nießen A, Hackert T. [Importance of surgery in distant metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms]. Chirurg 2022; 93:758-764. [PMID: 35403909 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-022-01630-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The majority of patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNEN) already present with distant metastases at diagnosis. The heterogeneity of pNEN and the broad spectrum of treatment options make adequate patient selection and an evidence-based strategy essential. In metastatic pNEN both primary resection and resection of liver metastases have been shown to improve overall survival. Surgical treatment of liver metastases can also be carried out with palliative intent, especially for symptomatic pNEN and can have a positive effect on disease-free survival and overall survival. Classical hepatectomy techniques and innovative techniques (two-stage resections, liver transplantation) are available to the surgeon. In complex growth types of liver metastases, there is increasing evidence for a combination of surgery and ablative methods. Due to a relevant risk of recurrence following liver resection, pNEN patients need to be included in multimodal treatment concepts. Current areas of interest in the treatment of metastatic pNEN are the use of adjuvant/neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery in G3-NEN and G3-NEC patients. The aim of this review is to give an overview on the impact of surgery in the situation of distant metastatic NEN of the pancreas.
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- F Billmann
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Xu G, Xiao Y, Hu H, Jin B, Wu X, Wan X, Zheng Y, Xu H, Lu X, Sang X, Ge P, Mao Y, Cai J, Zhao H, Du S. A Nomogram to Predict Individual Survival of Patients with Liver-Limited Metastases from Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: A US Population-Based Cohort Analysis and Chinese Multicenter Cohort Validation Study. Neuroendocrinology 2022; 112:263-275. [PMID: 33902058 DOI: 10.1159/000516812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Although gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) with liver metastasis encompass a wide variety of clinical conditions with various prognosis, no statistical model for predicting the prognosis of these patients has been established. We sought to establish a more elaborative and individualized nomogram to predict survival of patients with liver-limited metastatic GEP-NENs. In addition, this nomogram was validated by both the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database and a Chinese multicenter cohort. METHODS Patients diagnosed with GEP-NENs with liver-limited metastasis between 2010 and 2016 were identified from the SEER database. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed to analyze survival outcomes. A nomogram was established based on the independent prognostic variables identified from univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses. The nomogram was evaluated in both an internal validation SEER dataset and an external validation dataset composed of patients from the Chinese multicenter cohort. RESULTS A total of 1,474 patients from the SEER database and 192 patients from the multicenter cohort were included. Age, tumor size, differentiation, primary tumor resection, and liver metastasis resection were identified as independent prognostic factors by univariate and multivariate Cox analyses and were verified by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis (all p < 0.0001). A nomogram was developed and validated by calibration curves and areas under the curve of the external validation cohort, which showed good consistency and veracity in predicting overall survival. CONCLUSION A nomogram was developed for the first time to predict the survival of patients with liver-limited metastases from GEP-NENs. Both internal and external validation demonstrated excellent discrimination and calibration of our nomogram. Based on this prognostic model, clinicians could develop more personalized treatment strategies and surveillance protocols.
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- Gang Xu
- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Kraft A, Croitoru A, Moldovan C, Lupescu I, Tomescu D, Purnichescu-Purtan R, Herlea V, Popescu I, Botea F. Is Long-Term Survival in Metastases from Neuroendocrine Neoplasms Improved by Liver Resection? MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 58:medicina58010022. [PMID: 35056330 PMCID: PMC8778622 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58010022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Although many of the neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) have a typically prolonged natural history compared with other gastrointestinal tract cancers, at least 40% of patients develop liver metastases. This study aims to identify whether liver resection improves the overall survival of patients with liver metastases from NEN. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective study at “Fundeni” Clinical Institute over a time period of 15 years; we thereby identified a series of 93 patients treated for NEN with liver metastases, which we further divided into 2 groups as follows: A (45 patients) had been subjected to liver resection complemented by systemic therapies, and B (48 patients) underwent systemic therapy alone. To reduce the patient selection bias we performed at first a propensity score matching. This was followed by a bootstrapping selection with Jackknife error correction, with the purpose of getting a statistically illustrative sample. Results: The overall survival of the matched virtual cohort under study was 41 months (95% CI 37–45). Group A virtual matched patients showed a higher survival rate (52 mo., 95% CI: 45–59) than B (31 mo., 95% CI: 27–35), (p < 0.001, Log-Rank test). Upon multivariate analysis, seven independent factors were identified to have an influence on survival: location (midgut) and primary tumor grading (G3), absence of concomitant LM, number (2–4), location (unilobar), grading (G3) of LM, and 25–50% hepatic involvement at the time of the metastatic disease diagnosis. Conclusions: Hepatic resection is nowadays the main treatment providing potential cure and prolonged survival, for patients with NEN when integrated in a multimodal strategy based on systemic therapy.
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- Alin Kraft
- Doctoral School in Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, 040441 Bucharest, Romania;
- Department of General Surgery, “Regina Maria” Military Emergency Hospital, 500007 Brașov, Romania
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- Department of Oncology, “Fundeni” Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania;
- Faculty of Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (V.H.); (I.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (V.H.); (I.P.)
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- Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, Fundeni Clinical Institute, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (I.L.); (D.T.)
- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, “Fundeni” Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, Fundeni Clinical Institute, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (I.L.); (D.T.)
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, “Fundeni” Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Mathematical Methods and Models, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (V.H.); (I.P.)
- Department of Pathology, “Fundeni” Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (V.H.); (I.P.)
- “Dan Setlacec” Center for General Surgery and Liver Transplant, “Fundeni” Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania; (C.M.); (V.H.); (I.P.)
- “Dan Setlacec” Center for General Surgery and Liver Transplant, “Fundeni” Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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Shi M, Fan Z, Xu J, Yang J, Li Y, Gao C, Su P, Wang X, Zhan H. Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms G3: Novel insights and unmet needs. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2021; 1876:188637. [PMID: 34678439 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2021.188637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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According to the 2019 WHO pathology grading system, high-grade gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) can be divided into well differentiated neuroendocrine tumors G3 (NETs G3) and poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs). GEP-NETs G3 and GEP-NECs present significant differences in driver genes and disease origin. NETs G3 and NECs have been confirmed to be two distinct diseases with different genetic backgrounds, however, this issue remains controversial. The prognosis of NETs G3 is significantly better than that of NECs. The differential diagnosis of GEP-NETs G3 and GEP-NECs should be combined with the patient's medical history, tumor histopathology, Ki-67 index, DAXX/ATRX, TP53 and Rb expression as well as other immunohistochemical indicators. In addition, the treatment strategies of these two subgroups are very different. Here, we summarize recent findings focused on the genomics, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and other aspects of high-grade GEP-NENs (G3). This review may help further our understanding of the carcinogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of GEP-NENs G3.
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- Ming Shi
- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Pathology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Pathology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Division of Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China.
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Zhu J, Xiao W, Li Y. Management of Primary Hepatopancreatobiliary and Ampulla Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 32:639-645. [PMID: 34637632 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.0482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and ampulla is rare and usually arises in case reports, and thus to date, no studies have well described the treatment options and outcomes of those patients. Methods: The data of 108 patients diagnosed as hepatopancreatobiliary and ampulla LCNEC between 2004 and 2015 were retrieved from the surveillance, epidemiology, and final results. Results: In the entire cohort, the median overall survival (OS) was 10 months. For nonmetastatic patients, the median OS was 32 months for surgery of the primary tumor alone (n = 17), 19 months for surgery of the primary tumor and adjuvant therapy (n = 19), and 1 month for nonsurgical treatment (n = 8). For metastatic patients, the median OS was 14 months for patients who received surgery of the primary tumor with and without adjuvant therapy (n = 16), 9 months for patients undergoing adjuvant treatment alone (n = 30), and 1 month for patients who had no treatment (n = 16). Multivariate analysis revealed that surgery of the primary tumor was an independent factor for improved survival. Conclusions: This disease offers a very poor prognosis despite aggressive treatment. Radical resection is the first choice for resectable tumors, whereas surgical resection of the primary tumor plus adjuvant therapy might represent a valid option for metastatic disease. However, further studies are needed to confirm this.
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- Jisheng Zhu
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Janson ET, Knigge U, Dam G, Federspiel B, Grønbaek H, Stålberg P, Langer SW, Kjaer A, Arola J, Schalin-Jäntti C, Sundin A, Welin S, Thiis-Evensen E, Sorbye H. Nordic guidelines 2021 for diagnosis and treatment of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms. ACTA ONCOLOGICA (STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN) 2021; 60:931-941. [PMID: 33999752 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2021.1921262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The diagnostic work-up and treatment of patients with gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) has undergone major advances and new methods are introduced. Furthermore, an update of the WHO classification has resulted in a new nomenclature for GEP-NEN that is implemented in the clinic. AIM These Nordic guidelines summarise the Nordic Neuroendocrine Tumour Group's current view on how to diagnose and treat GEP-NEN patients and aims to be useful in the daily practice for clinicians.
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- Eva Tiensuu Janson
- Department of Medical Sciences, Endocrine Oncology Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden*
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- Departments of Surgery C and Endocrinology PE, Faculty of Health Science, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark*
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark*
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Health Science, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark*
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark*
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Endocrine Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden*
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- Department of Oncology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark*
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark*
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- Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine & PET and Cluster for Molecular Imaging, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark*
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark*
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- Department of Pathology, HUSLAB, Helsinki University and Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Endocrinology, Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Radiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden*
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Endocrine Oncology Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden*
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- Department for Organ Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway*
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- Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Pommergaard HC, Nielsen K, Sorbye H, Federspiel B, Tabaksblat EM, Vestermark LW, Janson ET, Hansen CP, Ladekarl M, Garresori H, Hjortland GO, Sundlöv A, Galleberg R, Knigge P, Kjaer A, Langer SW, Knigge U. Surgery of the primary tumour in 201 patients with high-grade gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine and mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms. J Neuroendocrinol 2021; 33:e12967. [PMID: 33769624 DOI: 10.1111/jne.12967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The benefit of surgery in high-grade gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP NEN) and mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms (MiNEN) is uncertain. The present study aimed to investigate outcomes after tumour surgery in patients with high-grade (Ki-67 > 20%) GEP NEN or MiNEN stage I-III or stage IV. We analysed data from patients treated in the period 2007-2015 at eight Nordic university hospitals. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS)/disease-free survival (DFS) were analysed by Kaplan-Meier estimates. Prognostic factors were evaluated using Cox regression. We included 201 surgically resected patients, 143 stage I-III and 58 stage IV, with 68% having neuroendocrine carcinoma, 23% MiNEN, 5% neuroendocrine tumour G3 and 4% uncertain NEN G3. Primary tumours were located in colon/rectum (52%), oesophagus/cardia (19%), pancreas (10%), stomach (7%), jejunum/ileum (5%), duodenum (4%), gallbladder (2%) and anal canal (1%). For patients with stage I-III, median DFS was 12 months (95% confidence interval [CI] = 5.5-18.5) and median OS was 32 months (95% CI = 24.0-40.0). For patients with stage I-III and an R0 resection, median DFS was 21 months (95% CI = 4.9-37.1) and median OS was 39 months (95% CI = 25.0-53.0). For patients with stage IV, median PFS/DFS was 4 months (95% CI = 1.9-6.1) and median OS was 11 months (95% CI = 4.8-17.2). For patients with stage IV and an R0 resection, median DFS was 6 months (95% CI = 0-16.4) and median OS was 32 months (95% CI = 25.5-38.5). Performance status > 1 and colorectal primary were associated with poor prognosis. There was no difference in survival between patients with high-grade GEP NEN and MiNEN. Surgery of the primary tumour in patients with loco-regional high-grade GEP NEN or MiNEN led to good long-term results and should be considered if an R0 resection is considered achievable. Highly selected patients with stage IV disease may also benefit from surgery.
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- Hans-Christian Pommergaard
- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Pathology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Medical Sciences, Endocrine Oncology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Oncology, Clinical Cancer Research Center, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Oncology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oncology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine & PET and Cluster for Molecular Imaging, University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine & PET and Cluster for Molecular Imaging, University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- ENETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Centre of Excellence, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Curative Surgery and Ki-67 Value Rather than Tumor Differentiation Predict the Survival of Patients with High-grade Neuroendocrine Neoplasms. Ann Surg 2020; 276:e108-e113. [PMID: 32941267 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To elucidate the role of surgery in patients with high-grade neuroendocrine neoplasms (hg-NENs) and Ki-67 > 20%. BACKGROUND Although surgery is the first treatment choice in patients with low-grade NENs, whether it increases the survival of patients with hg-NENs is debatable. METHODS Between 2005 and 2018, 63 patients pathologically diagnosed with hg-NENs treated at our institution were retrospectively analyzed. The risk factors for overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were analyzed, and OS was compared between each treatment group. RESULTS The median observation time was 21.2 months, and the median Ki-67 value was 52%. Patients with hg-NENs were classified into low Ki-67 (Ki-67 < 52%) and high Ki-67 (Ki-67 ≥ 52%) groups. Multivariate analysis for OS identified surgery (P = 0.013) and low Ki-67 value (P = 0.007) as independent risk factors, while morphological differentiation defined by the WHO 2017 criteria showed no association with OS. Patients with low Ki-67 value subjected to R0/1, R2, and chemotherapy had a median survival time (MST) of 83.8, 16.6, and 28.1 months, respectively. The MST for R0/1 group was significantly longer than that for chemotherapy group (P = 0.001). However, no difference in survival was reported between patients from R0/1 and chemotherapy groups with high Ki-67. Ki-67 value could determine RFS (P = 0.006) in patients that underwent R0/1 surgery for pancreatic hg-NENs. CONCLUSION R0/1 surgery predicted prognoses in the low Ki-67 group. The indication of surgery for patients with hg-NENs did not depend on tumor differentiation.
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[Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms-Heterogeneity, management and perspectives of treatment and research]. Internist (Berl) 2020; 61:875-890. [PMID: 32676723 DOI: 10.1007/s00108-020-00832-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The term neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) encompasses a molecularly and biologically very heterogeneous group of tumors, which have in common their origin in neuroendocrine cells. The also very heterogeneous subgroup of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NEN) is the best classified and investigated group. This article provides a systematic review of the current classification, diagnostics and treatment options of GEP-NEN. In order to achieve a better overview, it was consciously decided not to use an approach based on the primary localization. Instead, a thematic organization according to classification, clinical phenotype, diagnostics and treatment was chosen.
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Cloyd JM, Ejaz A, Konda B, Makary MS, Pawlik TM. Neuroendocrine liver metastases: a contemporary review of treatment strategies. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2020; 9:440-451. [PMID: 32832495 PMCID: PMC7423566 DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2020.04.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are globally increasing in prevalence and the liver is the most common site of metastasis. Neuroendocrine liver metastases (NELM) are heterogeneous in clinical presentation and prognosis. Fortunately, recent advances in diagnostic techniques and therapeutic strategies have improved the multidisciplinary management of this challenging condition. When feasible, surgical resection of NELM offers the best long-term outcomes. General indications for hepatic resection include performance status acceptable for major liver surgery, grade 1 or 2 tumors, absence of extrahepatic disease, adequate size and function of future liver remnant, and feasibility of resecting >90% of metastases. Adjunct therapies including concomitant liver ablation are generally safe when used appropriately and may expand the number of patients eligible for surgery. Among patients with synchronous resectable NELM, resection of the primary either in a staged or combined fashion is recommended. For patients who are not surgical candidates, liver-directed therapies such as transarterial embolization, chemoembolization, and radioembolization can provide locoregional control and improve symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. Multiple systemic therapy options also exist for patients with advanced or progressive disease. Ongoing research efforts are needed to identify novel biomarkers that will define the optimal indications for and sequencing of treatments to be delivered in a personalized fashion.
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- Jordan M. Cloyd
- Departments of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Departments of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Departments of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Departments of Radiology, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Departments of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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Merola E, Falconi M, Rinke A, Staettner S, Krendl F, Partelli S, Andreasi V, Gress TM, Pascher A, Arsenic R, Doglioni C, Kaemmerer D, Wiedenmann B, Pavel ME. Radical intended surgery for highly selected stage IV neuroendocrine neoplasms G3. Am J Surg 2020; 220:284-289. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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[Indications for the Surgical Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms]. Zentralbl Chir 2020; 145:365-373. [PMID: 32599635 DOI: 10.1055/a-1168-7103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the pancreas (pNEN) have an increasing incidence and prevalence. Thus, this entity is of increasing clinical significance. Patients with pNEN become clinically apparent due to different and unspecific symptoms. Some tumours secrete hormones and peptides and become clinically symptomatic. In general, these tumours can metastasise early and even small tumours lead to distant metastases. Nonetheless, primary tumour size and grading are important prognostic factors. On the basis of a systematic literature research and the formulation of key issues according to the PICO system, therapeutic concepts were established. These concepts were evaluated with a Delphi process among the members of the pancreas research group and the indications for surgery group of the German Society of General and Visceral Surgery. Thus this article gives an overview of the surgical treatment modalities and indications for the treatment of pNEN. Surgery is still the gold standard in treatment and the only potential chance of cure. Surgery is indicated for sporadic as well as hereditary pNEN > 2 cm independent of the functional activity. A so called "wait and see" strategy might be indicated in smaller pNEN; however, there is little evidence for this approach. In this respect, pNEN of 1 - 2 cm represent a surgical indication. The treatment of hereditary pNEN is challenging and should be interdisciplinary. Even in the case of distant metastases, a curative approach might be feasible and multimodal treatment is indicated.
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Bösch F, Ilhan H, Pfahler V, Thomas M, Knösel T, Eibl V, Pratschke S, Bartenstein P, Seidensticker M, Auernhammer CJ, Spitzweg C, Guba MO, Werner J, Angele MK. Radioembolization for neuroendocrine liver metastases is safe and effective prior to major hepatic resection. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2020; 9:312-321. [PMID: 32509817 DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2019.07.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Background Radioembolization (RE) is well established in the treatment of neuroendocrine liver metastases. However surgery is rarely performed after RE, although liver resection is the gold standard in the treatment of localized neuroendocrine liver metastases. Therefore, aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of liver resection after RE in a homogenous cohort. Methods From a prospective surgical (n=494) and nuclear medical (n=138) database patients with NELM who underwent liver resection and/or RE were evaluated. Between September 2011 and December 2017 eight patients could be identified who underwent liver resection after RE (mean therapeutic activity of 1,746 Mbq). Overall and progression free survival were evaluated as well as epidemiological and perioperative factors. The surgical specimens were analyzed for necrosis, fibrosis, inflammation, and steatosis. Results The mean hepatic tumor load of patients, who had liver surgery after RE, was 31.4% with a mean Ki-67 proliferation index of 5.9%. The majority of these patients (7/8) received whole liver RE prior to liver resection, which did not increase morbidity and mortality compared to a surgical collective. Indications for RE were oncological (6/8) or carcinoid syndrome associated reasons (2/8). Mean overall survival was 25.1 months after RE and subsequent surgery. Tumor necrosis in radioembolized lesions was 29.4% without evidence of fibrosis and inflammation in hepatic tissue. Conclusions This is the first study analyzing the multimodal therapeutic approach of liver resection following whole liver RE. This treatment algorithm is safe, does not lead to an increased morbidity and is associated with a favorable oncological outcome. Nonetheless, patient selection remains a key issue.
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- Florian Bösch
- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Institute of Pathology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Internal Medicine 4, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Internal Medicine 4, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Interdisciplinary Center of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GastroEnteroPancreatic System, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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Clift AK, Kidd M, Bodei L, Toumpanakis C, Baum RP, Oberg K, Modlin IM, Frilling A. Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Small Bowel and Pancreas. Neuroendocrinology 2020; 110:444-476. [PMID: 31557758 PMCID: PMC9175236 DOI: 10.1159/000503721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The traditionally promulgated perspectives of neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) as rare, indolent tumours are blunt and have been outdated for the last 2 decades. Clear increments in their incidence over the past decades render them increasingly clinically relevant, and at initial diagnosis many present with nodal and/or distant metastases (notably hepatic). The molecular pathogenesis of these tumours is increasingly yet incompletely understood. Those arising from the small bowel (SB) or pancreas typically occur sporadically; the latter may occur within the context of hereditary tumour predisposition syndromes. NENs can also be associated with endocrinopathy of hormonal hypersecretion. Tangible advances in the development of novel biomarkers, functional imaging modalities and therapy are especially applicable to this sub-set of tumours. The management of SB and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (NET) may be challenging, and often comprises a multidisciplinary approach wherein surgical, medical, interventional radiological and radiotherapeutic modalities are implemented. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of SB and pancreatic NETs. Moreover, we provide an outlook of the future in these tumour types which will include the development of precision oncology frameworks for individualised therapy, multi-analyte predictive biomarkers, artificial intelligence-derived clinical decision support tools and elucidation of the role of the microbiome in NEN development and clinical behaviour.
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- Ashley Kieran Clift
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Wren Laboratories, Branford, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, New York, USA
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- Centre for Gastroenterology/Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit, Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Theranostics Centre for Molecular Radiotherapy and Precision Oncology, Zentralklinik, Bad Berka, Germany
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- Department of Endocrine Oncology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom,
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Howe JR, Merchant NB, Conrad C, Keutgen XM, Hallet J, Drebin JA, Minter RM, Lairmore TC, Tseng JF, Zeh HJ, Libutti SK, Singh G, Lee JE, Hope TA, Kim MK, Menda Y, Halfdanarson TR, Chan JA, Pommier RF. The North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society Consensus Paper on the Surgical Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. Pancreas 2020; 49:1-33. [PMID: 31856076 PMCID: PMC7029300 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 198] [Impact Index Per Article: 49.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This manuscript is the result of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society consensus conference on the surgical management of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors from July 19 to 20, 2018. The group reviewed a series of questions of specific interest to surgeons taking care of patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and for each, the available literature was reviewed. What follows are these reviews for each question followed by recommendations of the panel.
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- James R. Howe
- Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Surgery, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- §§ Department of Surgery, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Medicine, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, OR
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Merola E, Rinke A, Partelli S, Gress TM, Andreasi V, Kollár A, Perren A, Christ E, Panzuto F, Pascher A, Jann H, Arsenic R, Cremer B, Kaemmerer D, Kump P, Lipp RW, Agaimy A, Wiedenmann B, Falconi M, Pavel ME. Surgery with Radical Intent: Is There an Indication for G3 Neuroendocrine Neoplasms? Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 27:1348-1355. [PMID: 31720931 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-08049-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND While platinum-based chemotherapy represents the standard treatment for advanced grade 3 (G3) neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) according to the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society guidelines, the role of radical-intended surgery in these patients, as well as the use of adjuvant chemotherapy, are still controversial. The aim of the present work is to describe, in a retrospective series of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) G3, the overall survival (OS) rate and risk factors for death after radical surgery. Secondary aims are the description of median recurrence-free survival (RFS) and of the role of adjuvant chemotherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Multicenter analysis of a series of stage I-III GEP-NEN G3 patients receiving radical surgery (R0/R1) with/without adjuvant chemotherapy was performed. RESULTS Sixty patients from eight neuroendocrine tumor (NET) referral centers, with median follow-up of 23 months (5-187 months) were evaluated. While 28.6% of cases had NET G3, 71.4% had neuroendocrine carcinoma G3 (NEC G3). The 2-year OS rate after radical surgery was 64.5%, with a statistically significant difference in terms of Ki67 threshold (cut-off 55%, P = 0.03) and tumor differentiation (NEC G3 vs. NET G3, P = 0.03). Median RFS after radical surgery was 14 months, and 2-year RFS rate was 44.9%. Use of adjuvant chemotherapy provided no benefit in terms of either OS or RFS in this series. CONCLUSIONS Surgery with radical intent might represent a valid option for GEP-NEN G3 patients with locoregional disease, especially with Ki67 value ≤ 55%.
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- Elettra Merola
- Department of Gastroenterology, Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS), Trento, Italy. .,Department of Medicine 1, Division of Endocrinology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany. .,Digestive and Liver Diseases Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Infectiology, University Hospital Marburg and Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Infectiology, University Hospital Marburg and Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, Center of Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumors, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Digestive and Liver Diseases Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Germany.,Department of Surgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Campus Virchow-Klinikum and Campus Mitte, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Campus Mitte, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Center for Integrated Oncology Cologne/Bonn, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Campus Virchow-Klinikum and Campus Mitte, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine 1, Division of Endocrinology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.,Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Campus Virchow-Klinikum and Campus Mitte, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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Larouche V, Akirov A, Alshehri S, Ezzat S. Management of Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Tumors. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:cancers11091395. [PMID: 31540509 PMCID: PMC6770692 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11091395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Several important landmark trials have reshaped the landscape of non-surgical management of small bowel neuroendocrine tumors over the last few years, with the confirmation of the antitumor effect of somatostatin analogue therapy in PROMID and CLARINET trials as well as the advent of therapies with significant potential such as mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor (mTor) everolimus (RADIANT trials) and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) with 177-Lutetium (NETTER-1 trial). This narrative summarizes the recommended management strategies of small bowel neuroendocrine tumors. We review the main evidence behind each recommendation as well as compare and contrast four major guidelines, namely the 2016 Canadian Consensus guidelines, the 2017 North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society guidelines, the 2018 National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, and the 2016 European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society guidelines. Different clinical situations will be addressed, from loco-regional therapy to metastatic unresectable disease. Carcinoid syndrome, which is mostly managed by somatostatin analogue therapy and the serotonin antagonist telotristat etiprate for refractory diarrhea, as well as neuroendocrine carcinoma will be reviewed. However, several questions remain unanswered, such as the optimal management of neuroendocrine carcinomas or the effect of combining and sequencing of the aforementioned modalities where more randomized controlled trials are needed.
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- Vincent Larouche
- Endocrine Oncology Site Group, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G2C1, Canada; (A.A.); (S.A.); (S.E.)
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T1E2, Canada
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(514)-340-8222 (ext. 28521)
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- Endocrine Oncology Site Group, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G2C1, Canada; (A.A.); (S.A.); (S.E.)
- Department of Medicine, Institute of Endocrinology, Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva 4941492, Israel
- Department of Medicine, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Endocrine Oncology Site Group, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G2C1, Canada; (A.A.); (S.A.); (S.E.)
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- Endocrine Oncology Site Group, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G2C1, Canada; (A.A.); (S.A.); (S.E.)
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Sonbol MB, Halfdanarson TR. Management of Well-Differentiated High-Grade (G3) Neuroendocrine Tumors. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2019; 20:74. [PMID: 31428952 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-019-0670-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OPINION STATEMENT In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) classification for pancreatic NET was updated to include a new category of well-differentiated high-grade (Ki 67 > 20%) pancreatic tumors (NET G3), distinct from high-grade poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). NET G3 are considered a molecularly, radiologically, and prognostically distinct entity compared to NEC and NET G1/G2. The optimal first-line management in NET G3 and sequencing therapies remains a challenge awaiting future trials taking into consideration the unique characteristics of this category. In this review, we aim to summarize the current evidence in the management of NET G3.
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Schreckenbach T, Hübert H, Koch C, Bojunga J, Schnitzbauer AA, Bechstein WO, Holzer K. Surgical resection of neuroendocrine tumor liver metastases as part of multimodal treatment strategies: A propensity score matching analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 2019; 45:808-815. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Fung AK, Chong CC. Surgical strategy for neuroendocrine liver metastases. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/1744-1633.12364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Andrew Kai‐Yip Fung
- Department of SurgeryThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital Hong Kong
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Feng T, Lv W, Yuan M, Shi Z, Zhong H, Ling S. Surgical resection of the primary tumor leads to prolonged survival in metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma. World J Surg Oncol 2019; 17:54. [PMID: 30898132 PMCID: PMC6429809 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-019-1597-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Palliative resection of the primary tumor for metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (pNEC) patients is not recommended because of the poor prognosis compared to that of patients with well-differentiated, lower grade tumors. However, the published data supporting this recommendation regarding pNEC are limited. In the present study, we assessed whether palliative primary tumor resection in stage IV pNEC patients affects survival and identified other factors that affect survival in these patients. METHODS We collected data from stage IV pNEC patients registered in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database between 1988 and 2014. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis were used to compare overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) of patients who did or did not undergo primary tumor resection. RESULTS We identified 350 patients with metastatic, poorly differentiated, and undifferentiated pNEC. A total of 14.3% (50/350) of patients underwent primary tumor resection. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that primary tumor resection provided a significant benefit for both OS and CSS in stage IV pNEC patients. Additionally, chemotherapy and the presence of the primary tumor in the pancreatic tail were independent positive prognostic factors for metastatic pNEC patients in the multivariate Cox regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS The present study suggests that chemotherapy, location of the primary tumor in the pancreatic tail, and, most importantly, surgical removal of the primary tumor are associated with prolonged survival in stage IV pNEC patients.
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- Tingting Feng
- Department of Abdominal Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Abdominal Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Abdominal Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Abdominal Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Abdominal Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003 China
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Yoshida T, Hijioka S, Hosoda W, Ueno M, Furukawa M, Kobayashi N, Ikeda M, Ito T, Kodama Y, Morizane C, Notohara K, Taguchi H, Kitano M, Yane K, Tsuchiya Y, Komoto I, Tanaka H, Tsuji A, Hashigo S, Mine T, Kanno A, Murohisa G, Miyabe K, Takagi T, Matayoshi N, Sakaguchi M, Ishii H, Kojima Y, Matsuo K, Yoshitomi H, Nakamori S, Yanagimoto H, Yatabe Y, Furuse J, Mizuno N. Surgery for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor G3 and Carcinoma G3 Should be Considered Separately. Ann Surg Oncol 2019; 26:1385-1393. [PMID: 30863939 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07252-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of surgery in pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm grade 3 (pNEN-G3) treatment remains unclear. We aimed to clarify the role of surgery for pNEN-G3, which has recently been reclassified as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor-G3 (pNET-G3) and pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma-G3 (pNEC-G3), with and without metastases, respectively. METHODS We analyzed a subgroup of patients from the Japanese pancreatic NEC study, a Japanese multicenter case-series study of pNEN-G3. Pathologists subclassified 67 patients as having pNET-G3 or pNEC-G3 based on morphological features. We compared the overall survival (OS) rates among patients who were grouped according to whether they had undergone tumor-targeted surgery for tumors without (SwoM) or with (SwM) metastases, or non-surgical procedures (NS). RESULTS Data from 21 patients with pNET-G3 (SwoM, n = 6; SwM, n = 5; NS, n = 10) and 46 patients with pNEC-G3 (SwoM, n = 8; SwM, n = 5; NS, n = 33) were analyzed. OS of patients with pNET-G3 was significantly longer after SwoM and SwM than with NS (p = 0.018 and p = 0.022). In contrast, OS did not significantly differ between either SwoM or SwM and NS (p = 0.093 and p = 0.489) among patients with pNEC-G3. CONCLUSION The role of surgery should be considered separately for pNET-G3 and pNEC-G3. Although SwoM and SwM can be considered for pNET-G3, caution is advised before considering SwM and SwoM for pNEC-G3.
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- Tsukasa Yoshida
- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology, Kizawa Memorial Hospital, Minokamo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan. .,Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.,Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Medical Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatology, National Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Lifestyle Diseases, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kinki University, Faculty of Medicine, Sayama, Japan
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- Center for Gastroenterology, Teine-Keijinkai Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Niigata Cancer Center Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Electric Power Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzuka General Hospital, Suzuka, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Center Hospital of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology, Aichi Cancer Center Research Institute, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University Hospital, Maikata, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kyorin University Faculty of Medicine, Mitaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Frilling A, Clift AK. Surgical Approaches to the Management of Neuroendocrine Liver Metastases. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2018; 47:627-643. [PMID: 30098720 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2018.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Surgical approaches to hepatic metastases occupy an important role in the management of patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms and may have curative or palliative intentions. Resection of hepatic disease with curative intent is the only modality offering potential cure for patients with liver metastases; however, only a minority of patients are eligible. Regardless of resection margin, disease recurrence almost invariably occurs and novel adjuvant/neoadjuvant therapies are mandated to be included within multimodal treatment concepts. Liver transplantation in meticulously selected patients may be associated with excellent outcomes, but unfortunately demands on donated organs limit the wider utilization of this approach.
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- Andrea Frilling
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS, UK.
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS, UK
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Sorbye H, Baudin E, Perren A. The Problem of High-Grade Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Well-Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumors, Neuroendocrine Carcinomas, and Beyond. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2018; 47:683-698. [PMID: 30098724 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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High-grade gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms are well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors or poorly differentiated small/large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Distinguishing these entities relies on different genetic backgrounds and resulting different biology. The new classification creates several problems. Almost all clinical treatment data on neuroendocrine neoplasms do not stratify between well and poorly differentiated, providing insufficient help in treatment selection. Treatment of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms should separate between well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors and neuroendocrine carcinoma, and depends on primary tumor site, stage, proliferation rate, and clinical course. This article addresses how to diagnose and treat gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms, focusing on well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors versus neuroendocrine carcinomas.
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- Halfdan Sorbye
- Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 65, Bergen 5021, Norway; Department of Clinical Science, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 65, Bergen 5021, Norway.
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- Endocrine Oncology, Gustave Roussy, rue Édouard-Vaillant 114, Villejuif 94800, France
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- Department of Pathology, University of Bern, Murtenstrasse 31, Bern 3008, Switzerland
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Chan MY, Ma KW, Chan A. Surgical management of neuroendocrine tumor-associated liver metastases: a review. Gland Surg 2018; 7:28-35. [PMID: 29629317 DOI: 10.21037/gs.2017.11.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Liver metastasis is common among patients who suffer from neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Radical surgery is the standard treatment whenever possible but there is still controversies concerning the treatment strategies such as resection of the primary, role of debulking surgery, liver transplantation (LT) and neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapies. This article aims to review the current evidence available, together with some latest updates, focusing on the surgical management.
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- Miu Yee Chan
- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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