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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2021; 9(29): 8627-8646
Published online Oct 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i29.8627
Published online Oct 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i29.8627
Time to give up traditional methods for the management of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours
Ahmet Yozgat, Department of Gastroenterology, Ufuk University, Ankara, 06510, Turkey
Murat Kekilli, Department of Gastroenterology, Gazi University, Ankara 06560, Turkey
Mustafa Altay, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Keçiören Health Administration and Research Center, Ankara 06190, Turkey
Author contributions: Yozgat A, Kekilli M, and Altay M designed the research study; Yozgat A, Kekilli M and Altay M performed the research; Yozgat A, Kekilli M, and Altay M contributed new reagents and analytic tools; Yozgat A, Kekilli M, and Altay M analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Mustafa Altay, MD, Chairman, Professor, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Keçiören Health Administration and Research Center, Sanatoryum Avenue. Pınarbaşı Neighb. Ardahan Street. No. 25 Pınarbaşı/ Keçiören/Ankara 06000, Turkey. mustafa.altay@sbu.edu.tr
Received: February 20, 2021
Peer-review started: February 20, 2021
First decision: May 3, 2021
Revised: May 19, 2021
Accepted: August 24, 2021
Article in press: August 24, 2021
Published online: October 16, 2021
Processing time: 236 Days and 21.9 Hours
Peer-review started: February 20, 2021
First decision: May 3, 2021
Revised: May 19, 2021
Accepted: August 24, 2021
Article in press: August 24, 2021
Published online: October 16, 2021
Processing time: 236 Days and 21.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) originate from cells of the diffuse neuroendocrine system that can show both nerve and endocrine cell features and can be found in many organs in the body. NETs show different clinical and biological characteristics according to the regions where they develop. In recent years, there have been changes in the distribution of NETs within themselves, especially due to the more frequent use of screening colonoscopy and imaging methods. Using the combination of biomarkers and imaging methods allows early evaluation of the appropriateness of treatment and response to treatment.