In contrast to other common types of malignant tumors, the vast majority of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are well differentiated and slowly growing with only a minority showing aggressive behavior. It is important to accurately stage patients radiologically so the correct treatment can be implemented and to improve prognosis. In this article, we critically appraise the current literature in an effort to establish the current role of radiologic imaging in the staging of neuroendocrine tumors. We also discuss our protocol for staging neuroendocrine tumors.
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Eur J Endocrinol
January 2025
Department of Internal Medicine IV, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany.
Objective: The effects of sex hormones remain largely unexplored in pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) and gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs).
Methods: We evaluated the effects of estradiol, progesterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), and testosterone on human patient-derived PPGL/GEP-NET primary culture cell viability (n = 38/n = 12), performed next-generation sequencing and immunohistochemical hormone receptor analysis in patient-derived PPGL tumor tissues (n = 36).
Results: In PPGLs, estradiol and progesterone (1 µm) demonstrated overall significant antitumor effects with the strongest efficacy in PPGLs with NF1 (cluster 2) pathogenic variants.
Pigment Cell Melanoma Res
January 2025
Dermatology Research Centre, Frazer Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Beta-blockers have generated an exciting discourse for their potential as a cheap, safe, and effective adjunctive therapy for cutaneous melanoma patients, but the field remains murky. This systematic review investigates the association between beta-blocker use and survival outcomes in cutaneous melanoma patients. We reviewed 12 studies with 21,582 patients in a network meta-analysis and found a benefit between beta-blocker use and disease-free survival but no other significant association for melanoma-specific or overall survival.
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January 2025
L de Mestier, UMR1149, Centre of Research on Inflammation, Université Paris Cité, Paris, 75018, France.
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PanNETs) have intra-tumour heterogeneity, notably regarding the Ki-67 index, which is a major prognostic factor. The temporal evolution of PanNET biology is poorly known. We aimed to study the prognostic impact of the temporal evolution of Ki-67 and other molecular markers (MEN1, ATRX/DAXX, PDX1/ARX) in PanNETs.
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January 2025
Medsi Clinical Hospital in Otradnoye of the Joint-Stock Company "Medsi Group of Companies", Krasnogorsk, Russia.
Unlabelled: The purpose of the study: to evaluate the impact of a comprehensive rehabilitation program on physical health indicators, such as weight restoration and improvement of functional capabilities of patients, psychoemotional state of patients, reduction of complications after surgical treatment.
Material And Methods: Observations were conducted on 148 patients diagnosed with melanoma of various localizations, who were divided into two groups by simple randomization: study (=77) and control (=71). The study group received surgical treatment in combination with rehabilitation programs (psychotherapy, nutritional support, general magnetic therapy), while the control group received only standard surgical treatment.
Drug Des Devel Ther
January 2025
The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Background: Melanoma is a highly lethal form of skin cancer, and effective treatment remains a significant challenge. SPP86 is a novel potential therapeutic drug. Nonetheless, the specific influence of SPP86 on autophagy, particularly its mechanisms in the context of DNA damage and apoptosis in human melanoma cells, remains inadequately understood.
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