Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) represent a group of neoplasias characterized by significant histopathological and biological heterogeneity. Diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumours relies upon histological examination augmented by newer techniques, such as pet-dotatoc scan. Surgery represents the only curative therapeutic approach. In advanced unresectable disease, medical treatment is the best choice. Somatostatin analogues allow adequate control of the carcinoid syndrome with a low effect on tumour cell growth. Chemotherapy has a good activity only in poor prognosis patients. According to the clinical course of the disease, a multimodal approach could be evaluated in selected cases. New target therapy including multikinase inhibitors, monoclonal antibody and m-tor inhibitors is now under clinical investigation for the treatment of advanced NETs. Preliminary results demonstrated a good activity in terms of disease control rate and tumour shrinkage.
From biology to clinical experience : evolution in the knowledge of neuroendocrine tumours / E. Bajetta, G. Procopio, S. Pusceddu, F. Pietrantonio, M. Milione, M. Maccauro, E. Verzoni, V. Guadalupi, M. Platania. - In: ONCOLOGY REVIEWS. - ISSN 1970-5557. - 3:2(2009), pp. 79-87. [10.1007/s12156-009-0011-x]
From biology to clinical experience : evolution in the knowledge of neuroendocrine tumours
S. Pusceddu;F. Pietrantonio;M. Maccauro;E. Verzoni;
2009
Abstract
Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) represent a group of neoplasias characterized by significant histopathological and biological heterogeneity. Diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumours relies upon histological examination augmented by newer techniques, such as pet-dotatoc scan. Surgery represents the only curative therapeutic approach. In advanced unresectable disease, medical treatment is the best choice. Somatostatin analogues allow adequate control of the carcinoid syndrome with a low effect on tumour cell growth. Chemotherapy has a good activity only in poor prognosis patients. According to the clinical course of the disease, a multimodal approach could be evaluated in selected cases. New target therapy including multikinase inhibitors, monoclonal antibody and m-tor inhibitors is now under clinical investigation for the treatment of advanced NETs. Preliminary results demonstrated a good activity in terms of disease control rate and tumour shrinkage.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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