R Ebner, J Rübenthaler, J Ricke, G T Sheikh, L M Unterrainer, C J Auernhammer, C Spitzweg, M Brendel, C Schmid-Tannwald, C C Cyran
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) represent a heterogeneous group of rare tumors that predominantly arise in the gastrointestinal tract. At the time of initial diagnosis, the NET has already spread locoregionally in about half of the patients, and 27% of patients have already developed distant metastases. Since this plays a crucial role in therapy planning, accurate diagnostic imaging is important. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: Due to its high temporal and spatial resolution (multiphasic including arterial phase), computed tomography (CT) plays a decisive role in primary staging and follow-up care, while magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with its excellent soft tissue contrast offers advantages in the assessment of parenchymal organs in the upper abdomen...
May 7, 2024: Radiologie (Heidelb)