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WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
Volume 2, Issue 1, Pages 28-43Publisher
BAISHIDENG PUBLISHING GROUP INC
DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v2.i1.28
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Magnetic resonance imaging; Neuroendocrine tumor; Positron emission tomography; Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy
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Imaging of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors can be broadly divided into anatomic and functional techniques. Anatomic imaging determines the local extent of the primary lesion, providing crucial information required for surgical planning. Functional imaging, not only determines the extent of metastatic disease spread, but also provides important information with regard to the biologic behavior of the tumor, allowing clinicians to decide on the most appropriate forms of treatment. We review the current literature on this subject, with emphasis on the strengths of each imaging modality. (C) 2011 Baishideng. All rights reserved.
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