This document discusses imaging of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It covers pathology, diagnosis and staging of tumors in the pancreas and small bowel using various imaging modalities like CT, MRI, EUS. Tumors are classified based on grade and stage. Characteristic features on CT and MRI include arterial phase enhancement and appearance on T2-weighted MRI sequences. Imaging helps in local staging, detecting metastases, and monitoring response to treatment. A multidisciplinary approach is important for management.
This document provides information on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It discusses that NETs arise from cells that produce and secrete hormones. The pancreas is a common site of origin for NETs. NETs are typically slow growing but can metastasize. Classification systems take into account factors like origin, characteristics, behavior, grade, and stage. The WHO classification defines NETs based on differentiation, metastases, Ki-67 index, invasion and other criteria. Pancreatic NETs (pNETs) are rare but increasing in incidence. pNETs may or may not cause symptoms through hormone secretion. Common pNET types include insulinomas, gastrinomas, and non-functional tumors. Nonspecific
Gastrointestinal-Pancreatic NET managementChandan K Das
1. The document discusses the management of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), including their definition, classification, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment approaches.
2. NETs are defined and classified based on their histology, grade, and biomarkers like Ki-67 index. Higher grades (G2/G3) have worse survival outcomes than lower grades (G1).
3. Diagnostic evaluation involves biomarkers, imaging modalities, and pathology. Treatment focuses on controlling symptoms, tumor growth, and improving survival through surgery, liver-directed therapies, and somatostatin analogs like octreotide which has been shown to prolong time to progression in midgut NETs.
Presentation by Dr Lim Hwee Yong, Medical Oncologist, National Cancer Centre Singapore, at a NET cancer awareness seminar in Singapore on 20 November 2010.
This document discusses neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) which originate from diffuse endocrine system cells. NETs can occur in the pancreas (e.g. insulinomas, gastrinomas) and gastrointestinal tract (e.g. carcinoid tumors). Diagnosis involves biopsy, imaging and laboratory tests. Treatment options include surgery, somatostatin analogs, interferon alpha and chemotherapy - though surgery offers the best chance of cure if the disease is localized.
1. Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) arise from neuroendocrine cells throughout the body and share features like secretory granules and hormone production. Pancreatic NETs (PNETs) comprise 1-2% of pancreatic tumors.
2. PNETs can be functional, producing symptoms from hormone hypersecretion, or nonfunctional. Major functional types are insulinomas, gastrinomas, VIPomas, and glucagonomas. Nonfunctional PNETs are usually larger and have worse prognosis than functional tumors.
3. Treatment involves surgical resection for localized disease. For advanced or metastatic disease, options include somatostatin analogs, hepatic artery embolization, targeted drugs, and
5. Carcinoid Tumour Biochemical And Radiological Testingensteve
Carcinoid tumours are rare, slow-growing neuroendocrine tumours that can be detected through biochemical markers like 5-HIAA and chromogranin A in urine and blood, as well as through various radiological imaging techniques. Common imaging methods discussed are 111In-pentetreotide scintigraphy, MIBG scintigraphy, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and newer techniques like PET scans using different tracers. Biochemical markers and radiological imaging can help detect primary tumours, metastases, and monitor treatment response.
NIH Presentation Nov 2016 Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinical TrialsCACSNETS
NIH/NCI presentation provides an overview of and NIH clinical trials. Briefing covers: 1) Overview of GI and pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) /Carcinoid Cancer;
2) Treatment options for patients with advanced GI and pancreatic NETs; 3) Clinical trials for/in patients with NETs
This document provides information on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It discusses that NETs arise from cells that produce and secrete hormones. The pancreas is a common site of origin for NETs. NETs are typically slow growing but can metastasize. Classification systems take into account factors like origin, characteristics, behavior, grade, and stage. The WHO classification defines NETs based on differentiation, metastases, Ki-67 index, invasion and other criteria. Pancreatic NETs (pNETs) are rare but increasing in incidence. pNETs may or may not cause symptoms through hormone secretion. Common pNET types include insulinomas, gastrinomas, and non-functional tumors. Nonspecific
Gastrointestinal-Pancreatic NET managementChandan K Das
1. The document discusses the management of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), including their definition, classification, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment approaches.
2. NETs are defined and classified based on their histology, grade, and biomarkers like Ki-67 index. Higher grades (G2/G3) have worse survival outcomes than lower grades (G1).
3. Diagnostic evaluation involves biomarkers, imaging modalities, and pathology. Treatment focuses on controlling symptoms, tumor growth, and improving survival through surgery, liver-directed therapies, and somatostatin analogs like octreotide which has been shown to prolong time to progression in midgut NETs.
Presentation by Dr Lim Hwee Yong, Medical Oncologist, National Cancer Centre Singapore, at a NET cancer awareness seminar in Singapore on 20 November 2010.
This document discusses neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) which originate from diffuse endocrine system cells. NETs can occur in the pancreas (e.g. insulinomas, gastrinomas) and gastrointestinal tract (e.g. carcinoid tumors). Diagnosis involves biopsy, imaging and laboratory tests. Treatment options include surgery, somatostatin analogs, interferon alpha and chemotherapy - though surgery offers the best chance of cure if the disease is localized.
1. Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) arise from neuroendocrine cells throughout the body and share features like secretory granules and hormone production. Pancreatic NETs (PNETs) comprise 1-2% of pancreatic tumors.
2. PNETs can be functional, producing symptoms from hormone hypersecretion, or nonfunctional. Major functional types are insulinomas, gastrinomas, VIPomas, and glucagonomas. Nonfunctional PNETs are usually larger and have worse prognosis than functional tumors.
3. Treatment involves surgical resection for localized disease. For advanced or metastatic disease, options include somatostatin analogs, hepatic artery embolization, targeted drugs, and
5. Carcinoid Tumour Biochemical And Radiological Testingensteve
Carcinoid tumours are rare, slow-growing neuroendocrine tumours that can be detected through biochemical markers like 5-HIAA and chromogranin A in urine and blood, as well as through various radiological imaging techniques. Common imaging methods discussed are 111In-pentetreotide scintigraphy, MIBG scintigraphy, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and newer techniques like PET scans using different tracers. Biochemical markers and radiological imaging can help detect primary tumours, metastases, and monitor treatment response.
NIH Presentation Nov 2016 Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinical TrialsCACSNETS
NIH/NCI presentation provides an overview of and NIH clinical trials. Briefing covers: 1) Overview of GI and pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) /Carcinoid Cancer;
2) Treatment options for patients with advanced GI and pancreatic NETs; 3) Clinical trials for/in patients with NETs
This document provides an overview of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that originate in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). It discusses the classification, grading, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and molecular biology of GIT-NETs. Some key points include:
- GIT-NETs are classified as well-differentiated or poorly-differentiated and further graded based on proliferation rate.
- The ileum is a common primary site. Symptoms vary depending on secretion of hormones.
- Carcinoid syndrome results from secretion of substances like serotonin that cause flushing, diarrhea, and heart disease.
- Molecular drivers include growth factors but causes are still not fully understood. Prognosis depends on
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are rare tumors that account for 2-3% of pancreatic tumors. They are often slow growing and have a better prognosis than pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. PNETs express neuroendocrine markers and do not arise from islet cells, but rather from ductal stem cells. They can be functional and secrete hormones, or non-functional. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis, staging, and monitoring treatment response according to RECIST criteria. The 7th AJCC edition incorporates PNET staging with exocrine pancreatic tumors.
1) The document discusses the role of targeted therapy in neuroendocrine tumors. It covers topics such as the evolution of terminology and classification of NETs, the use of biomarkers and imaging in diagnosis and monitoring, and current therapeutic approaches including somatostatin analogs.
2) Somatostatin analogs like octreotide and lanreotide are effective in controlling hormonal symptoms in NET patients by binding to somatostatin receptors that are prevalent on many NETs. They have also shown inhibitory effects on tumor proliferation.
3) A phase III study showed octreotide LAR extended time to tumor progression compared to placebo in treatment-naïve patients with well-differentiated midgut NETs
1. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are rare, slow-growing neoplasms that originate from cells that produce and secrete hormones.
2. The most common functional PNETs are insulinomas, gastrinomas, glucagonomas, and VIPomas. Non-functional PNETs make up about 75% of cases.
3. Diagnosis involves biochemical testing for hormone levels, imaging such as CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging to locate the primary tumor and metastases, and pathology to determine grade and stage. Endoscopic ultrasound can help locate small tumors.
The document discusses pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It covers types like insulinomas, gastrinomas, vipomas, glucagonomas, and somatostatinomas. For each type it discusses incidence, location, clinical features, diagnostic tests, management options like surgery or medication, and prognosis. It also covers non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and tumors associated with MEN1 syndrome. Surgical resection is the primary treatment when possible but some types are often metastatic at diagnosis.
This document discusses endocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, known as carcinoid tumors and pancreatic endocrine tumors (PETs). It covers their classification, characteristics, locations, secretory products, diagnostic tests and treatments. Key points include that carcinoid tumors arise from enterochromaffin cells and PETs arise from islet cells in the pancreas. Diagnosis involves measuring hormone levels and imaging tests. Treatments include surgery, somatostatin analogs, and other drugs depending on the specific tumor type and symptoms.
The document discusses neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. It covers the histological classification of NETs based on mitotic count and Ki-67 index. Diagnosis involves clinical presentation, biochemical evaluation, radiological imaging including CT, MRI, somatostatin receptor scintigraphy, and Ga-68 dotatate PET/CT. Management depends on primary tumor site and includes endoscopic or surgical resection with or without lymphadenectomy. Advanced metastatic disease may be treated with molecularly targeted therapies like everolimus or antiangiogenic agents. Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy is also an option for somatostatin receptor positive tumors.
This document discusses neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It begins with disclosing the speaker's relationships with various pharmaceutical companies. It then outlines some of the challenges in diagnosing and treating NETs, which are rare tumors that can occur in many locations. The document discusses the increasing incidence of NETs and covers their pathology, classification, biomarkers, and imaging. It notes that metastatic disease is common at initial presentation for many patients. Finally, it briefly discusses the goals and options for therapy in advanced NETs, including symptom control and cytotoxic therapy.
This document discusses radiopharmaceutical imaging of neuroendocrine tumors. It begins by defining neuroendocrine tumors and their most common sites of origin. It then discusses the radiopharmaceuticals used in imaging NETs, including somatostatin analogues that target somatostatin receptors, catecholamine analogues that target sympathetic nervous system tumors, and FDG that targets glucose metabolism. The document provides examples of different radiopharmaceutical scans and their findings in common NETs like carcinoid tumors, pheochromocytomas, and paragangliomas. It also discusses the added value of SPECT/CT in image interpretation.
The document summarizes current diagnosis and treatment strategies for neuroendocrine tumors. It discusses the classification and grading of neuroendocrine tumors based on primary tumor site and biomarkers like Ki67. Imaging techniques like octreoscan, MIBG scintigraphy, and PET using tracers like 18F-DOPA and 68Ga-DOTA-octreotide are described. Treatment options discussed include surgery, medical therapies like somatostatin analogs, chemotherapy, targeted radionuclide therapy using 177Lu-DOTA-octreotate and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.
This document discusses neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the gastroenteropancreatic system, focusing on gastric and duodenal NETs. It covers the molecular pathogenesis, classification, biomarkers, imaging techniques, and treatment approaches for gastroenteropancreatic NETs. Key points include that gastric NETs are classified into three types, duodenal NETs can originate from gastrinomas or somatostatinomas, and biomarkers like chromogranin A, 5-HIAA, and pancreastatin can help in diagnosis along with localization techniques like endoscopic ultrasound, CT, MRI, and somatostatin receptor imaging.
Carcinoid tumors arise from neuroendocrine cells in the gastrointestinal tract. They most commonly occur in the appendix, ileum, and rectum. While often asymptomatic, they may secrete serotonin and cause carcinoid syndrome in rare cases. Diagnosis involves urinary tests for serotonin metabolites and imaging exams. Treatment of localized tumors is surgical resection, while metastatic tumors may also require chemotherapy. Prognosis is generally good if the tumor is localized but worsens with increased size and spread.
This document summarizes recent advances in the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors. Several new agents have shown promising results in phase II trials, including pasireotide for tumors resistant to octreotide, everolimus combined with octreotide, sorafenib, sunitinib, and temsirolimus. These agents have multiple mechanisms of action and have led to partial responses and prolonged progression-free survival in early studies. While significant progress has been made, treatment of neuroendocrine tumors remains a work in progress as several phase III trials are currently evaluating mTOR and tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
This document provides a summary of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs):
- NETs arise from neuroendocrine cells throughout the body and can be functional or nonfunctional. Gastroenteropancreatic NETs are the most prevalent.
- NET incidence has increased 5-fold over the past 30 years. They are often advanced at diagnosis due to nonspecific symptoms and long diagnostic delays.
- Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapies like somatostatin analogues, interferon, and newer agents inhibiting angiogenesis and mTOR pathways. Clinical trials are evaluating these targeted agents.
- The PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway is frequently deregulated in cancers including NETs and represents a
Carcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing neuroendocrine tumors that usually originate in the digestive tract. They can be asymptomatic or cause symptoms depending on whether they produce hormones. Diagnosis involves imaging, endoscopy, biopsy, and hormone level testing. Treatment depends on the tumor size, location, extent of spread, and hormone production, and may include surgery, somatostatin analogs, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy. Prognosis depends on tumor stage, with 5-year survival rates over 90% for localized disease but lower for metastatic disease.
This document summarizes intestinal carcinoid syndromes. It defines carcinoid tumors as neuroendocrine tumors most commonly occurring in the small intestine. It covers the epidemiology, pathology, presentation, diagnosis and treatment of carcinoid tumors. Carcinoid tumors are often asymptomatic but can cause abdominal pain, obstruction and flushing. Diagnosis involves urine and blood tests. Treatment depends on size and metastasis but often involves surgery and medication like octreotide to control symptoms. Prognosis is best for localized disease but poorer with metastasis.
NEUROENDOCRINE TUMORS
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) originate from diffuse endocrine system cells and can occur in various organs like the lungs, GI tract, and pancreas. NETs are typically slow growing and account for about 1-2% of GI malignancies. The World Health Organization classifies NETs based on differentiation and invasiveness. Treatment involves surgical resection when possible as well as somatostatin analogs, interferon, and chemotherapy depending on the tumor type and stage. Diagnosis relies on biomarkers, imaging modalities like CT, MRI, and octreotide scans, as well as biopsy. NETs require a multidisciplinary approach and have the potential for long
- Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors most commonly occur in the small bowel and appendix. They arise from enterochromaffin cells and can produce symptoms if they secrete excess serotonin.
- Diagnosis is usually achieved through complementary imaging techniques such as somatostatin receptor scintigraphy, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy is particularly useful for detecting primary tumors and metastases.
- Imaging findings include well-defined bowel masses that can invade the mesentery, associated lymphadenopathy, and liver metastases appearing as hypoechoic lesions that enhance with contrast.
Takes Guts to be a Neuroendocrine PatientBill Claxton
perspectives on the importance of raising awareness about NETs as well as the challenges a patient faces, and how the World NET Awareness Day campaign may benefit patients
This document provides an overview of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that originate in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). It discusses the classification, grading, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and molecular biology of GIT-NETs. Some key points include:
- GIT-NETs are classified as well-differentiated or poorly-differentiated and further graded based on proliferation rate.
- The ileum is a common primary site. Symptoms vary depending on secretion of hormones.
- Carcinoid syndrome results from secretion of substances like serotonin that cause flushing, diarrhea, and heart disease.
- Molecular drivers include growth factors but causes are still not fully understood. Prognosis depends on
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are rare tumors that account for 2-3% of pancreatic tumors. They are often slow growing and have a better prognosis than pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. PNETs express neuroendocrine markers and do not arise from islet cells, but rather from ductal stem cells. They can be functional and secrete hormones, or non-functional. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis, staging, and monitoring treatment response according to RECIST criteria. The 7th AJCC edition incorporates PNET staging with exocrine pancreatic tumors.
1) The document discusses the role of targeted therapy in neuroendocrine tumors. It covers topics such as the evolution of terminology and classification of NETs, the use of biomarkers and imaging in diagnosis and monitoring, and current therapeutic approaches including somatostatin analogs.
2) Somatostatin analogs like octreotide and lanreotide are effective in controlling hormonal symptoms in NET patients by binding to somatostatin receptors that are prevalent on many NETs. They have also shown inhibitory effects on tumor proliferation.
3) A phase III study showed octreotide LAR extended time to tumor progression compared to placebo in treatment-naïve patients with well-differentiated midgut NETs
1. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are rare, slow-growing neoplasms that originate from cells that produce and secrete hormones.
2. The most common functional PNETs are insulinomas, gastrinomas, glucagonomas, and VIPomas. Non-functional PNETs make up about 75% of cases.
3. Diagnosis involves biochemical testing for hormone levels, imaging such as CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging to locate the primary tumor and metastases, and pathology to determine grade and stage. Endoscopic ultrasound can help locate small tumors.
The document discusses pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It covers types like insulinomas, gastrinomas, vipomas, glucagonomas, and somatostatinomas. For each type it discusses incidence, location, clinical features, diagnostic tests, management options like surgery or medication, and prognosis. It also covers non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and tumors associated with MEN1 syndrome. Surgical resection is the primary treatment when possible but some types are often metastatic at diagnosis.
This document discusses endocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, known as carcinoid tumors and pancreatic endocrine tumors (PETs). It covers their classification, characteristics, locations, secretory products, diagnostic tests and treatments. Key points include that carcinoid tumors arise from enterochromaffin cells and PETs arise from islet cells in the pancreas. Diagnosis involves measuring hormone levels and imaging tests. Treatments include surgery, somatostatin analogs, and other drugs depending on the specific tumor type and symptoms.
The document discusses neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. It covers the histological classification of NETs based on mitotic count and Ki-67 index. Diagnosis involves clinical presentation, biochemical evaluation, radiological imaging including CT, MRI, somatostatin receptor scintigraphy, and Ga-68 dotatate PET/CT. Management depends on primary tumor site and includes endoscopic or surgical resection with or without lymphadenectomy. Advanced metastatic disease may be treated with molecularly targeted therapies like everolimus or antiangiogenic agents. Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy is also an option for somatostatin receptor positive tumors.
This document discusses neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It begins with disclosing the speaker's relationships with various pharmaceutical companies. It then outlines some of the challenges in diagnosing and treating NETs, which are rare tumors that can occur in many locations. The document discusses the increasing incidence of NETs and covers their pathology, classification, biomarkers, and imaging. It notes that metastatic disease is common at initial presentation for many patients. Finally, it briefly discusses the goals and options for therapy in advanced NETs, including symptom control and cytotoxic therapy.
This document discusses radiopharmaceutical imaging of neuroendocrine tumors. It begins by defining neuroendocrine tumors and their most common sites of origin. It then discusses the radiopharmaceuticals used in imaging NETs, including somatostatin analogues that target somatostatin receptors, catecholamine analogues that target sympathetic nervous system tumors, and FDG that targets glucose metabolism. The document provides examples of different radiopharmaceutical scans and their findings in common NETs like carcinoid tumors, pheochromocytomas, and paragangliomas. It also discusses the added value of SPECT/CT in image interpretation.
The document summarizes current diagnosis and treatment strategies for neuroendocrine tumors. It discusses the classification and grading of neuroendocrine tumors based on primary tumor site and biomarkers like Ki67. Imaging techniques like octreoscan, MIBG scintigraphy, and PET using tracers like 18F-DOPA and 68Ga-DOTA-octreotide are described. Treatment options discussed include surgery, medical therapies like somatostatin analogs, chemotherapy, targeted radionuclide therapy using 177Lu-DOTA-octreotate and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.
This document discusses neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the gastroenteropancreatic system, focusing on gastric and duodenal NETs. It covers the molecular pathogenesis, classification, biomarkers, imaging techniques, and treatment approaches for gastroenteropancreatic NETs. Key points include that gastric NETs are classified into three types, duodenal NETs can originate from gastrinomas or somatostatinomas, and biomarkers like chromogranin A, 5-HIAA, and pancreastatin can help in diagnosis along with localization techniques like endoscopic ultrasound, CT, MRI, and somatostatin receptor imaging.
Carcinoid tumors arise from neuroendocrine cells in the gastrointestinal tract. They most commonly occur in the appendix, ileum, and rectum. While often asymptomatic, they may secrete serotonin and cause carcinoid syndrome in rare cases. Diagnosis involves urinary tests for serotonin metabolites and imaging exams. Treatment of localized tumors is surgical resection, while metastatic tumors may also require chemotherapy. Prognosis is generally good if the tumor is localized but worsens with increased size and spread.
This document summarizes recent advances in the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors. Several new agents have shown promising results in phase II trials, including pasireotide for tumors resistant to octreotide, everolimus combined with octreotide, sorafenib, sunitinib, and temsirolimus. These agents have multiple mechanisms of action and have led to partial responses and prolonged progression-free survival in early studies. While significant progress has been made, treatment of neuroendocrine tumors remains a work in progress as several phase III trials are currently evaluating mTOR and tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
This document provides a summary of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs):
- NETs arise from neuroendocrine cells throughout the body and can be functional or nonfunctional. Gastroenteropancreatic NETs are the most prevalent.
- NET incidence has increased 5-fold over the past 30 years. They are often advanced at diagnosis due to nonspecific symptoms and long diagnostic delays.
- Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapies like somatostatin analogues, interferon, and newer agents inhibiting angiogenesis and mTOR pathways. Clinical trials are evaluating these targeted agents.
- The PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway is frequently deregulated in cancers including NETs and represents a
Carcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing neuroendocrine tumors that usually originate in the digestive tract. They can be asymptomatic or cause symptoms depending on whether they produce hormones. Diagnosis involves imaging, endoscopy, biopsy, and hormone level testing. Treatment depends on the tumor size, location, extent of spread, and hormone production, and may include surgery, somatostatin analogs, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy. Prognosis depends on tumor stage, with 5-year survival rates over 90% for localized disease but lower for metastatic disease.
This document summarizes intestinal carcinoid syndromes. It defines carcinoid tumors as neuroendocrine tumors most commonly occurring in the small intestine. It covers the epidemiology, pathology, presentation, diagnosis and treatment of carcinoid tumors. Carcinoid tumors are often asymptomatic but can cause abdominal pain, obstruction and flushing. Diagnosis involves urine and blood tests. Treatment depends on size and metastasis but often involves surgery and medication like octreotide to control symptoms. Prognosis is best for localized disease but poorer with metastasis.
NEUROENDOCRINE TUMORS
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) originate from diffuse endocrine system cells and can occur in various organs like the lungs, GI tract, and pancreas. NETs are typically slow growing and account for about 1-2% of GI malignancies. The World Health Organization classifies NETs based on differentiation and invasiveness. Treatment involves surgical resection when possible as well as somatostatin analogs, interferon, and chemotherapy depending on the tumor type and stage. Diagnosis relies on biomarkers, imaging modalities like CT, MRI, and octreotide scans, as well as biopsy. NETs require a multidisciplinary approach and have the potential for long
- Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors most commonly occur in the small bowel and appendix. They arise from enterochromaffin cells and can produce symptoms if they secrete excess serotonin.
- Diagnosis is usually achieved through complementary imaging techniques such as somatostatin receptor scintigraphy, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy is particularly useful for detecting primary tumors and metastases.
- Imaging findings include well-defined bowel masses that can invade the mesentery, associated lymphadenopathy, and liver metastases appearing as hypoechoic lesions that enhance with contrast.
Takes Guts to be a Neuroendocrine PatientBill Claxton
perspectives on the importance of raising awareness about NETs as well as the challenges a patient faces, and how the World NET Awareness Day campaign may benefit patients
The document discusses neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), including their epidemiology, histology, classification, molecular pathogenesis, syndromes associated with NETs, and details specific neuroendocrine tumours like insulinomas, gastrinomas, their diagnosis and treatment. NETs originate from neuroendocrine cells in the gastrointestinal tract and other organs and can secrete hormones. Diagnosis and treatment of functional NETs depends on identifying the syndrome caused by hormone secretion and controlling the clinical effects.
A brief description of Neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas. Includes epidemiology, different classification, syndromes produced depending of the secreted hormone, diagnostic considerations and imaging examples.
Nearly 8,000 people are diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) annually in the US, with around 50% having metastases at diagnosis due to delays. Research shows that 68Ga-DOTA compounds provide better imaging resolution than 111In-pentetreotide, while 177Lu-DOTATATE demonstrates better survival and symptom reduction compared to 90Y-DOTATATE for treatment. Future research on combinations of therapeutic agents and a retrospective study assessing various radiopharmaceuticals' effectiveness is still needed.
This document provides an algorithmic approach for evaluating bowel wall thickening seen on computed tomography (CT) scans. It outlines normal bowel wall measurements and describes how to narrow the differential diagnosis based on the length, degree, symmetry, attenuation pattern, and associated perienteric abnormalities. Common etiologies of bowel wall thickening discussed include malignancy, infections like tuberculosis and diverticulitis, ischemia, and inflammatory bowel disease. The document also describes different enhancement patterns seen on CT that can help determine if the cause is inflammatory, ischemic, or another entity.
This oral presentation made during ESMO 2016 highlight novel targets and drugs developed for patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors. This includes targeted agents aiming probing cell signaling in tumor microenvironment and immune responses. Genetic alterations on major anti-oncogenes are reported in the perspective of pathway activations. Combinations using VEGFR, mTOR, Somatostatin receptors inhibitors with novel strategies and immunotherapy are also suggested. This presentation focuses mainly on gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors but may also be of interest for those involved in the care of patients with thoracic neuroendocrine tumors.
1. Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have been increasing in incidence in the United States and Europe over the past few decades according to several studies.
2. NETs are a heterogeneous group of tumors that are characterized through a variety of factors including hormone production, grade, stage, and tumor morphology. Proper characterization is important for determining prognosis and treatment.
3. Treatment options depend on the grade and stage of the NET. Localized, well-differentiated NETs may be treated with surgery alone. For advanced or poorly differentiated NETs, options include chemotherapy, targeted drugs, and control of hormone-related symptoms.
This document discusses neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), which arise from neuroendocrine cells derived from neural crest cells. NETs were previously called APUDomas and carcinoids but are now classified as neuroendocrine gastroenteropancreatic tumors. Specific NETs discussed include insulinomas, glucagonomas, gastrinomas, vipomas, and somatostatinomas. Diagnosis and treatment options are described for each tumor type. The document also covers carcinoid syndrome, typical and atypical carcinoid tumors, and treatment approaches for NETs such as surgery, medical therapy, peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, and hepatic artery embolization.
Imaging is important for evaluating peritoneal carcinomatosis to determine the extent of disease and select appropriate treatment. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can detect carcinomatosis by identifying plaques, nodules, masses or infiltration in the peritoneum, fatty areas, visceral serosa, mesentery, and adhesion formations. The peritoneal cancer index score is used to quantify carcinomatosis based on the size and extent of lesions in different abdominal regions. Imaging can also detect extraperitoneal metastases that may alter surgical management or preclude optimal debulking. Pseudomyxoma presents as diffuse intraperitoneal seeding of mucin-secreting cells causing thick ascites.
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a type of kidney cancer that arises from renal tubular epithelial cells. It comprises approximately 3.8% of new cancers and 2-3% of adult cancers. RCC is typically diagnosed in the 6th and 7th decades of life. Risk factors include tobacco use, obesity, and occupational exposures. RCC is staged based on tumor size and spread. Treatment depends on stage but may include surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy. Prognosis depends on stage, grade, performance status, and biomarkers.
Comprehensive preoperative assessment of pancreatic carcinoma Dr. Muhammad Bi...Dr. Muhammad Bin Zulfiqar
Comprehensive preoperative assessment of pancreatic carcinoma Dr. Muhammad Bin Zulfiqar
here we will discuss the the resectability of the pancreatic tumors preoperatively using 16 slice MDCT
This document provides information about esophageal cancer, including:
- Key symptoms include dysphagia and weight loss. Squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma are the main types.
- Risk factors include smoking, alcohol, obesity, and Barrett's esophagus. Cancer spreads locally through direct invasion and lymphatically.
- Staging involves endoscopy, CT, PET, and EUS. Treatment depends on staging and includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or palliative care. Prognosis depends on stage, with a 5-year survival rate of 19% on average.
This document provides information on evaluating and staging esophageal cancer. It discusses various diagnostic tests and their abilities to determine the extent of disease. Complete history and physical exam provide baseline information. Imaging tests like barium swallow, CT scan, PET scan, EUS and EBUS are used to characterize the primary tumor and detect metastatic spread. Endoscopy with biopsy is needed for tissue diagnosis and can provide details on tumor size, location and involvement. Together these tests are used to determine the clinical stage of disease, which guides prognosis and treatment planning.
This document provides information on carcinoma of the rectum, including its anatomy, epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, staging, treatment options of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and prognosis. Key points include:
- The rectum is located in the pelvis and is about 12-15 cm long, divided into upper, middle, and lower thirds.
- Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer globally and rectal cancer makes up about 28% of cases.
- Risk factors include age over 50, family history, smoking, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease.
- Treatment involves total mesorectal excision surgery with or without neoadjuvant chemor
This document provides an overview of carcinoma of the esophagus. It discusses the epidemiology, etiology, pathological classification, clinical features, staging, diagnosis and management of esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is the 8th most common cancer worldwide and has a poor 5-year survival rate of less than 18%. Risk factors and types of esophageal cancer vary globally. The document outlines the various diagnostic tests and staging systems used to evaluate esophageal cancer as well as endoscopic, surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
This document provides information on the management of small cell carcinoma of the lung. It discusses the epidemiology, investigations, staging, and treatment approaches. For investigations, it describes various imaging modalities and procedures used to diagnose and stage the disease. For staging, it outlines the Veterans Administration and IASLC TNM staging systems. For treatment, it discusses the use of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery based on disease extent and location. The standard first-line chemotherapy is a platinum-based regimen. For limited stage disease, concurrent chemoradiation is the standard treatment approach.
Radiotherapy for Seminoma
- Seminoma accounts for over 60% of testicular germ cell tumors with an incidence of 0.95 per 100,000.
- For stage I seminoma, prophylactic radiation to the para-aortic lymph nodes is the standard of care to reduce the risk of recurrence.
- For stage IIA/IIB seminoma, radiotherapy to the para-aortic, iliac, and inguinal lymph nodes is recommended, with 30Gy to the whole field and a 10Gy boost for stage IIA and 36Gy total for stage IIB.
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) allows for improved sparing of
This document discusses the evaluation and staging of oral cancer. It outlines the steps involved in examining patients, obtaining biopsies and conducting investigations like imaging to determine the extent of disease. Key tests mentioned include endoscopy, ultrasound and CT scans of the neck, chest x-rays and PET scans. The TNM staging system is explained to classify tumors based on their size, nodal involvement and metastasis. The use of molecular markers and gene probes to improve staging is also highlighted.
This document provides information on pancreatic adenocarcinoma, including its anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, investigations, staging, treatment and prognosis. It discusses the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas. It also covers cystic lesions of the pancreas and pancreatic endocrine tumours. The staging and survival rates for pancreatic cancer are presented. Complications of pancreatic surgery and mortality rates at high volume centers are summarized.
This document discusses gastric cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic tests, staging classifications, surgical treatments, chemotherapy regimens, and radiation therapy options. It notes that gastric cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Risk factors include H. pylori infection, smoking, and diet low in fruits and vegetables. Symptoms often include abdominal discomfort, weight loss, and loss of appetite. Staging is done using the TNM classification system. Surgical options range from endoscopic resection for early cancers to gastrectomy with lymph node dissection for more advanced cancers. Neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy can improve outcomes. Radiation is used in certain settings as well.
Esophageal cancer practical target delineation 2013 mayYong Chan Ahn
General Principles and Practical Points in Target Delineation: Esophageal Cancer
--- Presented at Spring Annual Meeting of Korean Society of Radiation Oncology (Jeju, Korea)
This document provides an overview of carcinoma of the esophagus. Some key points:
- It is the 6th most common cancer worldwide and incidence varies globally, with squamous cell carcinoma most common in East Asia and adenocarcinoma more common in Western countries.
- Risk factors include tobacco, alcohol, Barrett's esophagus. Staging involves endoscopy, biopsy, imaging like CT/PET, and endoscopic ultrasound.
- Treatment depends on stage but may include endoscopic resection for early stages, chemoradiation or surgery for locally advanced stages, and multimodality treatment for metastatic disease. Surgery involves lymphadenectomy and reconstruction using various surgical approaches and conduits. Progn
This document provides an overview of rectal carcinoma. It discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, investigations, staging, and treatment options. Rectal carcinoma is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the USA, with over 150,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Treatment may involve local excision, low anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection, or multivisceral resection depending on the stage, size, and location of the tumor. Total mesorectal excision and adjuvant chemoradiation are important to reduce local recurrence rates.
This document discusses lung cancer treatment and recent advances. It begins with an introduction on lung cancer being the most common malignancy worldwide and a leading cause of cancer death. It then covers topics like incidence and prevalence rates, classification and pathology of lung cancer types (non-small cell vs. small cell), staging systems, risk factors, investigations, imaging, surgery, chemotherapy regimens for different stages, and prognosis factors. Key points emphasized are the rising rates of adenocarcinoma, importance of imaging and staging for determining treatment options, and multimodality therapy for locally advanced stages.
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1) Oral cavity cancers are the most common head and neck cancers, occurring mainly in older males due to tobacco use.
2) Diagnostic workup involves biopsy, imaging like CT to determine tumor extent and lymph node involvement.
3) Treatment involves surgery like wide local excision with neck dissection for early stage disease or chemoradiation for advanced stages. Reconstruction after major resections uses flaps to minimize functional deficits.
This document discusses a case of a 60-year-old male diagnosed with rectal cancer. It provides details on his medical history, including a sigmoidoscopy that revealed adenocarcinoma of the rectum. He received neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy. The document discusses the clinical anatomy of the rectum, risk factors for rectal cancer, staging systems, diagnostic workup, and treatment options like surgery. The main treatment is surgery, with the goal of total mesorectal excision to reduce local recurrence rates.
1) Bladder cancer typically presents with painless hematuria and can be diagnosed by cystoscopy and biopsy. Staging involves imaging like CT, MRI and pathology from TURBT.
2) Non-muscle invasive bladder cancers are treated with TURBT followed by intravesical chemotherapy or immunotherapy like BCG, based on risk stratification.
3) Muscle invasive or metastatic bladder cancers may require radical cystectomy or chemotherapy, with radiation an option for some patients. Close surveillance is important after initial treatment.
This document provides an overview of colorectal carcinoma, including its anatomy, genetics, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatment strategies. Some key points:
- Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Proximal colon cancer is usually related to microsatellite instability, while distal colon cancer is associated with chromosomal instability.
- Risk factors include diet, smoking, inflammation. Screening includes fecal occult blood tests and endoscopy starting at age 50.
- Staging involves examining tumor depth, lymph node involvement, and metastasis. Treatment depends on stage but generally involves surgical resection with or without chemotherapy or radiation. The goal is sphincter preservation for rectal cancers
Similar to C hoeffel imaging of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors jfim hanoi 2015 (20)
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Neuroimaging plays a critical role in the evaluation of patients with traumatic brain injury
CT: first-line of imaging
MR imaging being recommended in specific settings
MR imaging DTI, blood oxygen level–dependent fMRI, MR spectroscopy, perfusion imaging are of particular interest in identifying further injury CT and MRI are normal, as well as for prognostication in patients with persistent symptoms
However, it is an invasive procedure that is not straightforward to perform so is often reserved as a problem-solving tool when both the aortic root and valve are the prime source of interest.
This document provides information to help diagnose cervical masses. It discusses the location, onset, and elements that help determine diagnosis, such as anatomy, structure, clinical data and imaging findings. Common pathologies included cysts, solid lesions, infections and tumors. Dermoid cysts, ranulas, branchial cleft cysts, lipomas and lymphangiomas are described as typical cystic lesions. Lymphomas, schwannomas and metastases are examples of solid lesions discussed. Imaging like CT scans and MRI can help characterize lesions and rule out other conditions.
The document discusses Horner syndrome, which is caused by a lesion along the ipsilateral oculosympathetic pathway. It describes the three-neuron pathway and the clinical signs caused by disruption at different points along the pathway, including ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis on the affected side of the face. Common causes of Horner syndrome include trauma, tumors, carotid dissection, lung cancer, and neuroblastoma in children. Imaging workup may include MRI of the brain, neck, and chest to localize the lesion causing the syndrome depending on whether it is a first, second, or third-order lesion.
This document provides guidance on avoiding errors in uterine imaging through proper technique and interpretation. It emphasizes using ultrasound first for clinical symptoms, then MRI if the diagnosis is unknown or for pre-treatment planning of uterine fibroids or carcinoma of the cervix or endometrium. Key factors for accurate assessment of cervical and endometrial cancers include using motion-corrected T2 sequences, diffusion-weighted imaging, and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI to evaluate lesion size, myometrial invasion, and lymph node involvement. Following standardized protocols and being aware of limitations and pitfalls can help optimize uterine imaging.
1) Thoracic biopsies and ablations often have complications that can be avoided by following lessons learned from past errors and cases.
2) Three case examples are described where complications such as pneumothorax, hemorrhage, and nerve damage occurred but were managed by applying techniques like choosing shorter needle paths, coagulating bleeding with ablation, and preventing direct contact with nearby structures.
3) Overall the document emphasizes knowing anatomy, being cautious with new devices or patients with other health factors, and applying preventative measures to avoid life-threatening complications during thoracic procedures.
This document discusses non-contrast MR lymphography for evaluating the lymphatic system. It can be used to diagnose lymphedema through detecting fluid collections, infiltration patterns, and dermal thickening. It also describes evaluating lymph node metastasis, lymphangiomas, and other lymphatic abnormalities and complications. MR lymphography is non-invasive and can uniquely image lymphatic anatomy while having limitations in spatial resolution. It provides diagnosis and localization of various lymphatic diseases and postoperative conditions.
1) Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is an MRI technique that allows non-invasive measurement of cerebral blood flow without using an exogenous contrast agent. It works by magnetically labeling arterial blood water protons upstream of the imaging region.
2) There are different ASL techniques including continuous, pulsed, and pseudo-continuous ASL. Image processing is needed to generate perfusion maps from labeled and control image pairs.
3) ASL has applications in neurology for assessing cerebral perfusion in conditions such as dementia. It is also used for functional MRI to localize brain activity with improved spatial precision compared to BOLD imaging.
The document discusses the use of MRI in diagnosing dementia. It recommends performing an MRI scan in all newly diagnosed cases of dementia to rule out other causes and search for evidence of primary degenerative dementia. The standard MRI protocol includes 3D T1, axial FLAIR, coronal T2, axial T2*, and axial diffusion sequences. The diagnostic approach involves assessing for atrophy patterns characteristic of different dementias, as well as white matter abnormalities, hemorrhages, and perfusion changes. Quantification of hippocampal atrophy and global atrophy progression over time can aid diagnosis. Multimodal imaging such as PET-MRI may provide further insights in the future.
This document discusses advanced imaging techniques for pancreatic lesions. It begins by introducing new concepts in pancreatic imaging including downstaging of adenocarcinoma and prognostic stratification of neuroendocrine tumors. It then describes the multi-parametric MR protocol used, highlighting the added value of different sequences for detecting and characterizing lesions. Advanced techniques such as texture analysis of downstaged tumors on CT and 3D texture analysis of neuroendocrine neoplasms are also mentioned. The document emphasizes that imaging is becoming more quantitative and able to provide prognostic information beyond simple detection and characterization of lesions.
This document summarizes current approaches to diagnosing small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis. It discusses that cirrhosis is associated with an increased risk of HCC due to factors like hepatitis B, C, alcohol, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Guidelines recommend ultrasound surveillance every 6 months for HCC detection in cirrhotic patients. While ultrasound has reasonable sensitivity, specificity is improved when combined with tumor markers or additional imaging modalities. The document reviews vascular changes, imaging features, and protocols for CT, MRI, and contrast agents that optimize detection of small HCCs in this high-risk population.
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) delivers high doses of radiation to liver lesions while sparing surrounding tissues. For hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), SBRT results in local control rates of 87% at 1 year and median overall survival of 17 months. For liver metastases, SBRT achieves complete and partial response rates of 60-80% and median progression-free survival of 15.1 months. Response is evaluated using multiparametric MRI and RECIST/mRECIST criteria. Persistent enhancement after SBRT may indicate fibrosis rather than tumor in some cases. SBRT is a feasible, low toxicity treatment option for selected liver lesions.
The document discusses gadolinium retention in brain and other tissues following administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents for MRI. It provides evidence from several studies that small amounts of gadolinium can be retained in brain regions like the dentate nucleus and globus pallidus. Linear agents appear to result in higher retention than macrocyclic agents. While the long-term risks are unknown, no evidence currently suggests harm. European regulators have suspended approval for intravenous linear agents except two. The document emphasizes using contrast only when essential diagnostic information cannot be obtained without.
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Learning objectives:
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3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
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2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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2. Learning
Objec0ves
• Pathology
• Diagnosis
and
Local
staging
– Pancreas
– Small
bowel
• Distant
staging
• Follow-‐up/Therapy
monitoring
• Perspec0ves
3. General
Considera0ons
•
Epithelial
neoplasms
with
neuroendocrine
differen0a0on
expressing
– general
markers
such
as
chromogranin
A
and
synaptophysin
–
and
neurone
specific
markers
•
Rare
but
incidence
increasing
over
the
past
two
decades
•
Heterogeneous
group
of
diseases
with
various
clinical
presenta0ons
– Inherited
disorders
(MEN,
NF,
VHL):
small
size
and
mul0ple-‐
10
%
– Vague
or
aspecific
symptoms
(
2/3)
– Func0onal
symptoms
– Unknown
primary
tumor
in
15
%
of
cases
Lawrence
B.
Endoc
Metab
Clin
N
Am
2011
4. Treatment
Op0ons
• Surgery
– Primary
– Liver
metastases
(if
no
extrahepa0c
disease)
• Interven0onal
Radiology
and
abla0ve
therapies
• Medical
treatment
– Somatosta0n
Analogues-‐
Interferon
alpha
– Pep0de
receptor
targeted
terapy/Novel
targeted
drugs
– Systemic
chemotherapy
(for
higher
grade)
• Mul0disciplinary
approach=>
role
of
radiologist
5. • Pathology
– High
cellularity
– Hypervascular
stroma
but
MVD
variable
from
one
tumor
to
another,
even
in
same
pa0ent
– Liver
metastases
common,
biopsied
• Before
medical
treatment
• Unknown
Primary
• In
pa0ents
who
have
been
resected
from
primary
and
for
whom
adapta0on
of
the
treatment
is
necessary-‐changing
or
growing
tumor
– Histological
grade
assessment
reliable
en
case
of
liver
metastasis
biopsy
but
less
reliable
with
fine
neddle
cytology
under
EUS
guidance
Pathology
Singh
S.
Eur
J
Surg
Oncol.
2014
6. Pathology
WHO
2000
WHO
2010
1.
Well
differen0ated
endocrine
tumor
Neuro
endocrine
tumor
Grade
1
2.
Well
differen0ated
endocrine
carcinoma
Neuroendocrine
tumor
Grade
2
3.
Poorly
differen0ated
endocrine
carcinoma/
small
cel
neuroendocrine
carcinoma
(PDEC)
Neuroendocrine
carcinoma
Grade
3
(large
or
small
cell
type)
4.
Mixed
exocrine-‐endocrine
carcinoma
(MEEC)
Tumor
like
lesions
Mixed
adenoneuroendocrine
carcinoma
(MANEC)
Hyperplas0c
and
preneoplas0c
lesions
Grading
Mitosis
10
HPF
KI67
index
(%)
Grade
1
<2
≤2
Grade
2
2-‐20
>2-‐20
Grade
3
>20
>20
7. Pathology
–T
stage
Pancreas
• Classifica0on
UICC
• T0
No
visible
tumor
• T1
:
T
limited
to
p
and
<
2
cm
• T2
:T
limited
to
p
and
>
2
cm
• T3:
T
extending
beyond
pancreas
but
without
extension
to
caeliac
axis
nor
the
superior
mesenteric
artery
• T4
:T
extending
to
caeliac
axis
or
to
superior
mesenteric
artery
• Classifica0on
ENETS
• T1:
T
limited
to
p
and
<
2
cm
• T2:
T
limited
to
p
and
from
2
to
4
cm
• T3:
T
invading
duodenum
or
biliary
tract
or
T
>
4
cm
• T4:
T
invading
vessels,
stomach,
spleen,
colon,
adrenal
11. – Rare
pancrea0c/Biliary
duct
dilata0on
–
Mismatch
size
of
tumor
and
intact
MPD
– Venous
encasement
-‐
1/3
of
non
func0onal
tumors
but
no
arterial
involvement
Grade
3
Grade
2
Pancrea0c
NET-‐MDCT
12. • Cys0c
changes
>
50
%
up
to
20
%
of
cases-‐
rim
enhancement
• Kawamoto
AJR
2013
Pancrea0c
NET-‐MDCT
13. Pancrea0c
NET-‐
MRI
– Sensi0vity
up
to
95
%
– If
CT
unconclusive/
Inherited
disorders
– Same
features
than
CT
– Common
features:
• hyper
T2++
80
%,
hyper
or
iso
pancrea0c
phase
76
%
(dd
adk),
both
60
%
– If
enuclea0on
• Distance
MPD-‐
Tumor
• Perop
US
and
preop
MR
cholangiography
Caramella
et
al.
European
Radiol
2010
Manfredi
Eur
Radiol
2013
Brenner
EJR
2012
T1
G1
Ki
1.5
%
insulinoma-‐
enuclea0on
under
laparoscopy
14. Manfredi Eur Radiol 2013
Atypical
appearance
most
frequently
encountered
in
grade
3
tumors:
ill-‐
defined
borders,
hypovascular
in
art
and
venous
phases,
duct
dilata0on
Pancrea0c
NET-‐
MRI
15. DWI-‐MRI
• Added
value
of
DWI
for
Pancreas
?
– Increased
detec0on
on
T2+
DWI
– ADC
correlates
well
with
Ki
67
index
but
contamina0on
by
perfusion
characteris0cs
– Differen0a0on
between
grade
1
vs
2
or
3
(40
p
with
pNETs)
• When
any
of
the
following
2
criteria
was
used,
(a)
tumor
size
smaller
than
2.0
cm
in
diameter
and
(b)
D
value
greater
than
1.2×10(-‐3)
mm(2)/s,
the
sensi0vity,
specificity,
and
posi0ve
predic0ve
value
for
diagnosing
grade
1
PNETs
were
76.92%,
100%,
and
100%,
respec0vely
Brenner
EJR
2012
Wang
et
al
JMRI
2011
Hwang
EJ
Invest
Radiol
2014
17. Pancreas-‐
Endoscopic
Ultrasound
• Highly
sensi0ve/specific
– head-‐
isthmic
por0on
(83-‐100
%)
>
distal
body/tail.
• Invasive,
observer-‐dependent
• Indica0on
++
– Clinical
suspicion
of
pancrea0c
NET
with
normal
CT/MRI
– Mul0ple
endocrine
neoplasia
– When
histology
is
necessary
Caramella
et
al.
Eur
Radiol
2010
18. • 40
%
of
tumors
are
located
in
last
ileal
cen0meters
++
• Liver
mets
20
%
at
diagnosis
• CT-‐enteroclysis
=
reference,
if
not
seen
at
standard
CT
Se
95-‐100
%,
Sp
>
95
%
• Focal,
mul0ple
in
up
to
20
%
of
cases
Woodbridge
et
al.
Radiographics
2014
Kamaoui
I
AJR
2010
Small
Bowel-‐
Local
Staging
19. MDCT
• Small
submucosal
mass
or
focal
SB
wall
thickening
• Mesenteric
mass-‐
calcifica0on,
spiculated
• Encasement
of
vessels
-‐
arteries
or
veins
• SB
Obstruc0on
frequent
20. Specific
assessment
of
the
mesenteric
complex
Stage I Stage IV
Stage II Stage III
Lardière-‐Deguelte
et
al,
Neuroendocrinology,
in
press
Iden0fy
non
or
borderline
resectable
forms
(IV
and
III)
TT=
resec0on
of
primary
lesion
and
mesenteric
mass,
evenif
metastases
Rela0onship
between
mesenteric
involvement
(lymph
nodes
or/and
desmoplas0c
mass)
and
superior
mesenteric
arteries
and
jejunal
branches.
21. MR
Enterography
• Limited
by
lower
spa0al
resolu0on
but
high
contrast
resolu0on
• In
case
of
contraindica0on
of
CT
• Diffusion=
no
added
value
Amzallag-‐Bellenger
–Hoeffel
C.
Eur
Radiol
2013
and
Eur
Radiol
2014
22. Distant
Staging
• Metastases
– Liver
– Peritoneal
carcinomatosis
for
SB
– Lymph
nodes-‐medias0num
and
neck
– Bone,
Lung
only
if
liver
involved
KI
3
%
23. Distant
Staging
• WELL
DIFFERENTIATED
CT
TAP
Liver:
MRI
if
doubt
or
if
need
to
resect
Search
for
extrahepa0c
mets
when
liver
mets
are
present
SRS
or
Ga
Dota
Noc
(par0cularly
if
primary
unknown
or
clinically
suspected
but
invisible
or
if
NET
receptor
radionuclide
therapy)
• Metabolic
principle
is
the
same
but
higher
resolu0on
and
sensi0vity
for
detec0ng
mets
• POORLY
DIFFERENTIATED
(KI
67%
>10%)
CT
TAP
TEP/CT
Dedicated
MR
examina0on
depending
on
involved
site
24. Metastases
• Liver
=
major
prognosis
factor
• Assess
tumor
burden
and
– Type
I
=
unilobar
liver
mets/
limited
disease
– Type
II=
bilobar
or
complex
liver
metastases
– Type
III=
mul0ple
or
diffuse
metastases
• MR>
CT>
SRS
•
“They
are
many
more
than
you
think”
Frilling.
Lancet
Oncol
2014
Elias
Ann
Surgery
2010
D’assignies
Radiology
2013
35. Entre
20
et
40
secondes
post
IV,
quatre
acquisi0ons
36. Janvier
2015
Juin
2015
Everolimus
+
analogues
somatosta0ne
Septembre
2015
Follow-‐up
37. • Follow-‐up
of
the
ac0ve
tumoral
volume?
January
2015
July
2015
RECIST
:
Σd
85
mm
Σd
107
mm
+
26%
P
m-‐RECIST
:
Σd
85
mm
Σd
53
mm
-‐
38%
RP
Follow-‐up
38. New
lesions
• Whole
body
imaging
:
MRI,
PET,
Scin0graphy
SRS
CT
MRI
T1Gd
MRI
DWI
PET
Gallium
68
MRI
Gallium
PET
Schraml.
Cancer
Imaging.
2013
IRM
vs
68Ga-‐DOTATOC,
51
pa0ents
Per
lesion
analysis:
TEP-‐Ga/CT
=
MRI
but
with
differences
PET
(lung
and
lymph
nodes),
MRI
(liver
and
bone)
40. EPI
Ultrafast
imaging
with
powerful
gradients
Parrallel
imaging
Combine
signal
from
numerous
elements
of
coil
in
phased
array
Respiratory
Ga0ng
/
trigger
or
echonavigator
Surface
coil
Mobile
table
Whole
Body
DWMR
41. • Ax
T2
FS
• Ax
diffusion
• Coro
T1
Spine
• Gadolinium
injec0on:
Ax
T1
EG
arterial,
portal
on
liver
then
pelvis
Positionnement des coupes
Axiales
T2
FS-‐diff
Coronales T1
6 overlapping stacks
(28 slices with no gap 7mm =19.6 cm)
2 overlapping stacks for spine
Protocol:
DWI
+
standard
MRI
Our
Protocol
42. • Currently
under
inves0ga0on
• Ongoing
study
in
France-‐
comparison
to
SRS
• So
far
one
study
• Etchebehere.
J
Nuc
Med.
oct
2014
68Ga-‐
DOTATATE,
19
pa0ents
ü TEP/CT
>
IRM
CE,
mainly
for
bone
lesions
and
unknown
primary
ü Absence
of
gado
Whole
Body
DWMR
46. Prognosis
• Diffusion
• Perfusion
characteris0cs?
– CT
in
36
pNET
– Correla0on
between
perfusion
parameters
(BF,
MTT)
and
WHO
grades
D’assignies
G.
Radiology
2009
47. European Radiology 2015. Capelli et al
19
pNETs
31
%
No
malignant
NET
12
pNETs
20
%
malignant
29
pNETs
48
%
½
carcinomas
48. Conclusion
• CT
=
ref
for
diagnosis-‐
first
line
exam
for
ini0al
staging
but
role
of
MRI
and
EUS
for
pancreas
• Liver
MRI
for
diagnosis
of
mets
and
follow-‐up
– Include
diffusion
• Op0mize
and
standardize
protocols
• Follow-‐up:
be
aware
of
limits
of
RECIST
• Growing
role
of
Diffusion-‐weighted
whole-‐body
MR
imaging