Abstract
This chapter on carcinoid and related gastropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETS) succinctly, yet comprehensively, covers this multifaceted subject. Included are characterizations of carcinoid/NETS, their incidence and prevalence, pathology, natural courses, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, and details of types of clinical presentations, prognosis, treatment, and resources for further information.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Gastroenterology |
Publisher | wiley |
Pages | 279-291 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118932759 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118519967 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- Analog treatment
- Antiproliferative
- Carcinoid syndrome
- Medical
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Somastatin
- Treatment: surgical