title: Staging of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: how we do it based on an evidence-based approach.
abstract: In contrast to other common types of malignant tumors, the vast majority of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are well differentiated and slowly growing with only a minority showing aggressive behavior. It is important to accurately stage patients radiologically so the correct treatment can be implemented and to improve prognosis. In this article, we critically appraise the current literature in an effort to establish the current role of radiologic imaging in the staging of neuroendocrine tumors. We also discuss our protocol for staging neuroendocrine tumors.
authors: St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland. mcdermottshaunagh@gmail.com
authors: Shaunagh
authors: S
authors: McDermott
authors: Ailbhe C
authors: AC
authors: O'Neill
authors: Stephen J
authors: SJ
authors: Skehan
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D018358:Neuroendocrine Tumors / Q000473:pathology*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D011379:Prognosis