Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1: duodenopancreatic tumors.

Surg Oncol

Division of Endocrine Surgery, Section of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, 2920 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.

Published: August 2003

Duodenopancreatic endocrine tumors are the most frequently lethal part of MEN-1. The management of these patients is complicated by the variable hormonal function of the tumors, and the often indolent but occasionally lethal nature of the tumors. This article reviews our current approach to the diagnosis, surveillance and management of these patients.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0960-7404(03)00038-0DOI Listing

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