Consensus document on the progression and treatment response criteria in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are a heterogeneous group of low incidence neoplasms characterized by a low proliferative activity and slow growth. Their response to targeted therapies is heterogeneous and often does not lead to tumor shrinkage. Thus, evaluation of the therapeutic response should differ from other kind of tumors. METHODS:To answer relevant questions about which techniques are best in the assessment of progression or treatment response a RAND/UCLA-based consensus process was implemented. Relevant clinical questions were listed followed by a systematic search of the literature. The expert panel answered all questions with recommendations, combining available evidence and expert opinion. Recommendations were validated through a questionnaire and a partici

SUBMITTER: Merino-Casabiel X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6223716 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature