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This book aims to equip readers with a better understanding of neuroendocrine tumors of the abdomen and explains how to manage them optimally by making use of novel therapeutic options that represent major advances on previous treatments. The most recent advances in epidemiology, genetics, molecular biology, biomarkers, pathology, diagnostics, clinical assessment, medical therapy, and surgical treatment are presented. The information and data provided will stimulate readers to develop their personal opinions on significant issues and assist in decision making in individual patients during routine clinical practice. The book features a multidisciplinary approach and is designed to meet the needs of all physicians seeking comprehensive guidance from experts on the management of patients with neuroendocrine tumors. It will also be of value for researchers wishing to acquaint themselves with the state of the art in the field and emerging research avenues. Abdominal Neuroendocrine Tumors is published in Springer’s highly successful Updates in Surgery series, which now comprises more than 20 titles.
Table of contents : Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii
Front Matter ....Pages 1-1
Neuroendocrine Tumors: a Nosologic Framework (Massimo Carlini, Marialuisa Appetecchia)....Pages 3-19
Classification of Abdominal Neuroendocrine Tumors (Erminia Manfrin, Angelica Sonzogni, Aldo Scarpa, Giuseppe Pelosi)....Pages 21-32
Hereditary Syndromes and Abdominal Neuroendocrine Tumors (Francesco Tonelli, Francesca Giusti, Francesca Marini, Maria Luisa Brandi)....Pages 33-52
Sporadic Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Marialuisa Appetecchia, Rosa Lauretta, Francesca Rota, Massimo Carlini)....Pages 53-62
Front Matter ....Pages 63-63
Neuroendocrine Tumors Biomarkers (Marialuisa Appetecchia, Rosa Lauretta, Francesca Rota, Massimo Carlini)....Pages 65-78
Endoscopic Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Guido Costamagna, Ivo Boškoski, Fabia Attili)....Pages 79-90
Role of Non-Functional Imaging in the Diagnosis of Abdominal Neuroendocrine Tumors (Marta Zerunian, Davide Bellini, Andrea Laghi)....Pages 91-107
Role of Functional Imaging in the Diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Tumors (Stefano Severi, Giovanni Paganelli)....Pages 109-121
Pathological Analysis of Abdominal Neuroendocrine Tumors (Erminia Manfrin, Angelica Sonzogni, Aldo Scarpa, Giuseppe Pelosi)....Pages 123-135
Front Matter ....Pages 137-137
Management of Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumors (Massimo Carlini, Daniela Apa, Domenico Spoletini, Michele Grieco, Marialuisa Appetecchia, Francesca Rota et al.)....Pages 139-152
Management of Pancreatic and Duodenal Neuroendocrine Tumors (Luca Landoni, Sara Cingarlini, Salvatore Paiella, Stefano Severi, Marco Miotto, Chiara Nessi et al.)....Pages 153-167
Management of Ileal, Appendiceal and Colorectal Neuroendocrine Tumors (Massimo Carlini, Domenico Spoletini, Michele Grieco, Daniela Apa, Marialuisa Appetecchia, Rosa Lauretta et al.)....Pages 169-182
Management of Liver Metastases from Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Giuseppe M. Ettorre, Roberto L. Meniconi, Pascal Hammel, Sophie Deguelte, Luca Filippi, Roberto Cianni)....Pages 183-198
Chapisha Maoni