Thymic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Biological Behaviour and Therapy.

Abstract:

:Thymic neuroendocrine neoplasms are rare tumours, but their management can often be highly problematic. While previously assumed to be essentially variants of bronchopulmonary (lung) carcinoids, they are generally more aggressive and more difficult to treat. Some 25% are associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia-1, while a higher proportion are associated with the ectopic ACTH syndrome, and occasionally both. We discuss the classification of these tumours, their biology as far as is known, and their clinical, biochemical and imaging features. We also review possible management options and suggest stratagems to optimise their treatment, which even today is far from optimal.

journal_name

Neuroendocrinology

journal_title

Neuroendocrinology

authors

Jia R,Sulentic P,Xu JM,Grossman AB

doi

10.1159/000472255

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2017-01-01 00:00:00

pages

105-114

issue

2

eissn

0028-3835

issn

1423-0194

pii

000472255

journal_volume

105

pub_type

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