Carcinoid syndrome: update on the pathophysiology and treatment
Approximately 30-40% of patients with well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors present with carcinoid syndrome, which is a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with the secretion of several humoral factors.
Anezka C. Rubin de Celis Ferrari +2 more
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Histochemical studies of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes in the human intestinal tumors [PDF]
The distribution and activities of five hydrolytic and eight oxidative enzymes were histochemically studied in 60 different tumors of the human intestines.
Kawashima, Takao +3 more
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Advent of NK3R Antagonists for the Treatment of Menopausal Hot Flushes: A Narrative Review
ABSTRACT The menopause transition is marked by symptoms predominantly attributed to declining oestrogen levels. Approximately 80% of women experience associated symptoms, and 25% experience severe symptoms. The commonest are vasomotor symptoms (VMS), collectively referring to hot flushes and/or night sweats.
Aaran H. Patel +5 more
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Background Tumors of the minor papilla of the duodenum are extremely rare, and they are mostly neuroendocrine tumors, such as somatostatinomas and carcinoid tumors.
Kim Kyeong, Kim Tae, Kim Yong
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Systematic review reveals lack of quality in reporting health-related quality of life in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours [PDF]
Overview on primary outcomes and HRQoL results of studies included in systematic review.
Barbara Sperner-Unterweger +6 more
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Dermatologic Features of Endocrine Tumor Syndromes—Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Endocrine tumor syndromes, including multiple endocrine neoplasia types 1, 2A, and 2B (MEN1, MEN2A, MEN2B), Carney complex (CNC), and PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS), are hereditary conditions characterized by multisystem tumor development.
Sára Pálla +8 more
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Bronchial carcinoid tumors: second primary neoplasms and outcomes of surgical treatment
Objective: To analyze determinants of prognosis in patients with bronchial carcinoid tumors treated surgically and the potential concomitance of such tumors with second primary neoplasms.
Jefferson Luiz Gross +7 more
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Meta-analysis of stomatitis in clinical studies of everolimus: incidence and relationship with efficacy. [PDF]
BackgroundEverolimus, an oral mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor, is used to treat solid tumors and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Stomatitis, an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, is a common adverse event associated with ...
Anak, O +10 more
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Abstract Background Gaucher disease (GD) has been variably associated with cancer risk, with conflicting reports in the literature. Understanding the true cancer burden is critical for patient care and genetic counselling. Aim To determine the overall and site‐specific cancer risk in a large, single‐centre GD cohort over three decades.
Majdolen Istaiti +5 more
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Controversies in NEN: An ENETS position statement on nutritional support in neuroendocrine neoplasms
Abstract Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) themselves and also their treatment may cause malnutrition, inducing changes in physiological behaviour and eventually leading to increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Malnutrition is a common, under‐recognised and under‐treated condition in patients with NEN, and there are limited data available on the ...
Simona Grozinsky‐Glasberg +53 more
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