Vol 59, No 1 (2008)
Review paper
Published online: 2008-01-21
Neuroendocrine tumors of the colon - management guidelines (recommended by The Polish Network of Neuroendocrine Tumors)
Endokrynol Pol 2008;59(1):97-104.
Abstract
The neuroendocrine tumors (NET) of the colon are rare with a rising incidence due to an increased number of diagnostic examination
including screening colonoscopy. According to distinct prognosis and treatment these tumors are classified as colonic or rectal NET. This
paper provides the consensus guidelines for management of patients with these neoplasms recommended by the Polish Neuroendocrine
Tumor Network Group. Furthermore the epidemiology and clinical presentation are described.
Pol J Endocrinol 2008; 59 (1): 97-104
Pol J Endocrinol 2008; 59 (1): 97-104
Keywords: neuroendocrine tumors of the colonmanagementepidemiologyclinical presentation
