Gut endocrine tumours - 25/08/11
: Consultant EndocrinologistAbstract |
Endocrine tumours of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas may present at different disease stages with either hormonal or hormone-related symptoms/syndromes, or without hormonal symptoms. They may occur either sporadically or as part of hereditary syndromes. In the therapeutic approach to a patient with these tumours, excessive hormonal secretion and/or its effects should always be controlled first. A team approach is needed to achieve a balanced opinion on the use of the different therapeutic options in patients with these tumours.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : endocrine tumour, carcinoid, pancreas, gastrinoma, insulinoma, VIPoma, somatostatinoma, somatostatin, octreotide, lanreotide, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, liver transplantation, chemoembolization, embolization
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Vol 18 - N° 4
P. 477-495 - décembre 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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