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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: the basics, the gray zone, and the target

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) manifest with a range of symptoms and pose a therapeutic challenge. A team approach, in which many specialists come together, is necessary in the quest for the best patient-tailored treatment. Disciplines such as oncology, surgery, basic science, endocrinol...

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Autores principales: Kelgiorgi, Dionysia, Dervenis, Christos
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: F1000Research 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5428491/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28529726
http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.10188.1
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Sumario:Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) manifest with a range of symptoms and pose a therapeutic challenge. A team approach, in which many specialists come together, is necessary in the quest for the best patient-tailored treatment. Disciplines such as oncology, surgery, basic science, endocrinology, radiology, and nuclear medicine need to work side by side, equally contributing to patient care and to advancing our better understanding of this fascinating disease.