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Title
Molecular profiling of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETS) and the clinical potential
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Abstract
Introduction: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) represent a small part of pancreatic neoplasms, and the knowledge about their indolent clinical course remains a subject of investigation. They occur sporadically or as part of familial cancer syndromes and are classified by WHO in 3 categories. There is ongoing research to understand their molecular profiling and leading mutations.Areas covered: The aim of this review is to clarify the overall aspects of tumorigenesis, to expose the latest developments in understanding the course of the disease and the possible therapeutic implications of these. The review also discusses functional and non-functional pNETs and associated inherited syndromes as well as pNET molecular profiling and its possible guidance in the use of targeted therapy.Expert commentary: In the next decade, a more extensive application of new technologies will help improve quality of life and survival, individualizing treatment protocols and identifying which therapeutic strategy is more suitable for each kind of NET.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology
Publication
Abingdon : Taylor & francis ltd , 2018
ISSN
1747-4124
1747-4132
DOI
10.1080/17474124.2018.1463157
Volume/pages
12 :5 (2018) , p. 471-478
ISI
000431007800005
Pubmed ID
29629846
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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UAntwerpen
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Last edited 09.10.2023
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