Tumores Neuroendocrinos: un desafío transversal / Update on neuroendocrine tumors
Rev. méd. Chile
; 149(6): 888-898, jun. 2021. tab, graf, ilus
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ABSTRACT
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) encompass a wide variety of tumors arising from neuroendocrine cells, which produce bioactive substances. The incidence of NETs increased significantly lately, becoming one of the most common tumors of the digestive tract. Their clinical presentation is as diverse as their capacity for hormone production. Carcinoid syndrome is the most common hormonal syndrome produced by NETs and is characterized by diarrhea, flushing and cardiac valvular lesions. New research brought multiple changes in the classification of these neoplasms and a new understanding about their diagnosis and treatment, promoting a multidisciplinary approach. Somatostatin analogues, radiation, biological, and cytotoxic drugs have improved the prognosis of these patients, which entails a great challenge for healthcare providers.
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Tumores Neuroendocrinos
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Antineoplásicos
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2021
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Article
País de afiliación:
Chile