Impact of grade on workup of rectal neuroendocrine tumors: a retrospective cohort study

Impact of grade on workup of rectal neuroendocrine tumors: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Rectal neuroendocrine tumors (RNETs) are often discovered on screening colonoscopy. Indications for staging and definitive resection are inconsistent in current guidelines. We evaluated the role of grade in guiding staging and procedural decision-making. Methods Patients with bio...

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Main Authors: Akie Watanabe, Sabrina Rai, Lily Yip, Carl J. Brown, Jonathan M. Loree, Heather C. Stuart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Rectal neuroendocrine tumors
Preoperative staging
Chromogranin A
Urine 5-HIAA
Operative decision-making
Tumor grade
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-024-03379-5

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