Radiation Exposure from GEP NET Surveillance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are neoplasms that secrete peptides and neuroamines. For gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) NET, surgical resection represents the only curative option. Ten-year imaging surveillance programs are recommended due to long time-to-recurrence following resection. We performed retrospective chart review evaluating radiation exposure and practice patterns from surveillance of completely resected GEP NET.

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort study of cases with well-differentiated GEP NET from January 2005 to July 2020. Location of primary, modality of imaging, and duration of follow-up were collected. Dosimetry data was collected to calculate effective dose.

Results

62 cases were included with 422 surveillance scans performed. Cross-s

SUBMITTER: Iannuzzi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10814752 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature