Pearl of the Day 10/14/14 “ MNETs can release local growth - TopicsExpress



          

Pearl of the Day 10/14/14 “ MNETs can release local growth factors and other substances, resulting in extensive mesenteric fibrosis, or desmoplasia. Desmoplasia leads to fixation of the mesentery with multiple fibrous bands and can cause small bowel obstruction and vascular occlusion. Regions of dysplasia should be resected to prevent development of an obstruction in the small bowel. ” Midgut Neuroendocrine Tumors: Imaging Assessment for Surgical Resection. Woodbridge LR et al. RadioGraphics 2014; 34:413-426
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:00:00 +0000

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