Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in children and young adults.
We review the imaging findings of pediatric gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) using contemporary anatomic and molecular imaging techniques. A low index of suspicion can result in significant delays in diagnosis of pediatric GEP-NETs. A multimodality imaging approach, using both anatomic and functional imaging, is essential in the diagnosis, staging, and surveillance of these potentially malignant tumors.
Khanna
Geetika
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Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. geetika-khanna@uiowa.edu
O'Dorisio
Sue M
SM
Menda
Yusuf
Y
Kirby
Patricia
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Kao
Simon
S
Sato
Yutaka
Y
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D018358:Neuroendocrine Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology