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Gastrinoma
Gastrinoma staging and treatment outlined
August 7th, 2006
Recommendations for the staging and treatment of gastrinomas were outlined. "Gastrinoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor associated with ulcerogenic syndrome. The purpose of this study was to provide information on current controversies related to treatment, including staging, patient selection, and outcomes for surgical resection. A retrospective review of 106 patients with gastrinoma," scientists in the United States reported. "Patients were classified as sporadic gastrinoma (SG) or MEN. End points of analysis included disease-free and disease-specific survival," explained E.C. Ellison and colleagues, Ohio State University. "Kaplan-Meier survival...
Source: Gastroenterology Week (2006-08-07)
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