Tumores Neuroendocrinos: un desafío transversal / Update on neuroendocrine tumors
Rev. méd. Chile
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149(6): 888-898, jun. 2021. tab, graf, ilus
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in Spanish
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| ID: biblio-1389542
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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Main subject:
Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Antineoplastic Agents
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundación Arturo López Pérez/CL
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Hospital Base San José/CL
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Hospital las Higueras/CL
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/BR
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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