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Expressions of Cushing’s syndrome in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 Cushing’s syndrome (CS) resulting from endogenous hypercortisolism can be sporadic or can occur in the context of familial disease because of pituitary or extra-pituitary neuroendocrine tumors.
William F. Simonds
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Somatostatin Analogues in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors: Past, Present and Future [PDF]
, 2019 In recent decades, the incidence of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) has steadily increased. Due to the slow-growing nature of these tumors and the lack of early symptoms, most cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, when curative treatment options are no ...
Amthauer, Holger +8 more
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MDCT imaging in malignant carcinoid syndrome [PDF]
Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2011 A 65-year-old lady presented with sudden onset of palpitations, headache, perspirations and flushing. Clinical examination revealed tenderness in right lumbar region. Ultrasound abdomen revealed multiple hyperechoic hepatic lesions and a mesenteric mass.
Kamini, Gupta +3 more
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Síndrome carcinóide: relato de caso Carcinoid syndrome: case report
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2008 Os tumores carcinóides são raros, com incidência aproximada de um a dois casos por 100.000 habitantes. Estima-se que a síndrome carcinóide - que se caracteriza por flushing, diarréia, dor abdominal e, em menor freqüência, pelagra, broncoespasmo e doença ...
Ane Beatriz Mautari Niwa +1 more
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Targeted treatment with somatostatin analogues: widening horizons of clinical practice
Alʹmanah Kliničeskoj Mediciny, 2022 Targeted treatment with somatostatin analogues (SA) in acromegaly and neuroendocrine neoplasms may have some benefits compared to curative treatments, because these agents decrease excessive hormone secretion and exert a tumor-suppressive effect ...
Vyacheslav S. Pronin +3 more
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The enigma of struma ovarii [PDF]
, 2007 Since its first description in the early part of the twentieth century, struma ovarii has elicited considerable interest because of its many unique features; however, at present a number of aspects remain enigmatic.
Roth, Lawrence M., Talerman, Aleksander
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Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2017 Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome is a challenging diagnosis only responsible for approximately 10% of Cushing syndrome cases. It has been associated with a variety of benign and malignant tumors including a carcinoid tumor accompanied ...
Kyoung Jin Kim +5 more
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Endocrine Oncology, 2023 Ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) secretion (EAS) is a rare cause of ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome (CS), most often caused by a thoracic neuroendocrine tumor (NET).
Stéphanie Larose +3 more
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Neuroendocrine tumours of the female genital tract: a case-based imaging review with pathological correlation [PDF]
, 2015 Background Both primary and secondary gynaecological neuroendocrine (NE) tumours are uncommon, and the literature is scarce concerning their imaging features.
Callé, Catarina +4 more
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Serotoninergic brain dysfunction in neuroendocrine tumor patients: A scoping review
Comprehensive Psychiatry, 2021 Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare and malignant neoplasms characterized by their potential to produce metabolically active substances with the capacity to bring about clinical syndromes.
Anna La Salvia +8 more
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