From biology to clinical experience: evolution in the knowledge of neuroendocrine tumours

• Main Authors: Emilio Bajetta (Author), Giuseppe Procopio (Author), Sara Pusceddu (Author), Filippo Pietrantonio (Author), Massimo Milione (Author), Marco Maccauro (Author), Elena Verzoni (Author), Valentina Guadalupi (Author), Marco Platania (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) represent a group of neoplasias characterized by significant histopathological and biological heterogeneity. Diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumours relies upon histological examination augmented by newer techniques, such as pet-dotatoc scan. Surgery represents the only cur...