Introduction: Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the lung (Lung NENs) encompass NE tumors (NETs), which are in turn split into typical and atypical carcinoids, and NE carcinomas (NECs), which group together small-cell carcinoma and large-cell NE carcinoma. This classification is the current basis for orienting the daily practice of these patients, with diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive inferences. Areas covered: The clinical implications of lung NEN classification are addressed according to three converging perspectives, which were dissected through an extensive literature overview: (1) how to put intratumor heterogeneity into the context of the current classification; (2) how to contextualize immunohistochemistry markers to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy prediction; and (3) how to use immuno-oncology strategies for life-threatening NECs, which still account for 90% or more of lung NENs. Expert opinion: We provide practical insights to account for intratumor heterogeneity, practice the choice of immunohistochemistry markers, and emphasize once again the added value of immuno-oncology in the setting of personalized medicine of lung NENs.

Clinical implications of lung neuroendocrine neoplasm classification / J. Metovic, M. Barella, S. Harari, L. Pattini, A. Albini, A. Sonzogni, G. Veronesi, M. Papotti, G. Pelosi. - In: EXPERT REVIEW OF ANTICANCER THERAPY. - ISSN 1473-7140. - 21:4(2021), pp. 377-387. [10.1080/14737140.2021.1862654]

Clinical implications of lung neuroendocrine neoplasm classification

M. Barella;S. Harari;G. Pelosi
2021

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Introduction: Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the lung (Lung NENs) encompass NE tumors (NETs), which are in turn split into typical and atypical carcinoids, and NE carcinomas (NECs), which group together small-cell carcinoma and large-cell NE carcinoma. This classification is the current basis for orienting the daily practice of these patients, with diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive inferences. Areas covered: The clinical implications of lung NEN classification are addressed according to three converging perspectives, which were dissected through an extensive literature overview: (1) how to put intratumor heterogeneity into the context of the current classification; (2) how to contextualize immunohistochemistry markers to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy prediction; and (3) how to use immuno-oncology strategies for life-threatening NECs, which still account for 90% or more of lung NENs. Expert opinion: We provide practical insights to account for intratumor heterogeneity, practice the choice of immunohistochemistry markers, and emphasize once again the added value of immuno-oncology in the setting of personalized medicine of lung NENs.
carcinoma; diagnosis; immuno-oncology; immunohistochemistry; intratumor heterogeneity; lung; marker; Neuroendocrine; personalized medicine; precision medicine; prediction; prognosis; tumor
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2021
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