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Fotopoulos G, Vathiotis I, Nikou GC, Syrigos K. The Role of Genetics in Sporadic GEP-NETs: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature. FORUM OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/fco-2017-0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are composed of a heterogeneous group of malignancies from neuroendocrine cell compartments, with roles in both the endocrine and the nervous system. The majority of NETs are gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) in origin, arising in the foregut, midgut, or hindgut. The genomic landscape of GEP-NETs has been scarcely studied in terms of genomic profiling.The following algorithm was followed using the keywords neuroendocrine, genomics, targeted therapy, personalized medicine, gastroenteropancreatic and NET. The search was performed in PubMed and ScienceDirect database. Our current knowledge of sporadic GEP-NETs genetics must be further advanced to elucidate the molecular basis and pathogenesis of the disease, improve the accuracy of diagnosis, and guide tailor-made therapies.
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Affiliation(s)
- George Fotopoulos
- Oncology Unit, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine , Sotiria General Hospital , National & Kapodistrian University, Athens School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
- Multidisciplinary Unit of NET Management, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine , Sotiria General Hospital , National & Kapodistrian University, Athens School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
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- Oncology Unit, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine , Sotiria General Hospital , National & Kapodistrian University, Athens School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
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- Multidisciplinary Unit of NET Management, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine , Sotiria General Hospital , National & Kapodistrian University, Athens School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
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- Oncology Unit, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine , Sotiria General Hospital , National & Kapodistrian University, Athens School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
- Yale School of Medicine , New Haven, CT , USA
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