%0 Journal Article
%T Imaging of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
%A Eik Hock Tan
%A Cher Heng Tan
%J World Journal of Clinical Oncology
%D 2011
%I Baishideng Publishing Group Co. Limited
%X Imaging of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors can be broadly divided into anatomic and functional techniques. Anatomic imaging determines the local extent of the primary lesion, providing crucial information required for surgical planning. Functional imaging, not only determines the extent of metastatic disease spread, but also provides important information with regard to the biologic behavior of the tumor, allowing clinicians to decide on the most appropriate forms of treatment. We review the current literature on this subject, with emphasis on the strengths of each imaging modality.
%K Magnetic resonance imaging
%K Neuroendocrine tumor
%K Positron emission tomography
%K Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy
%U http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v2/i1/28.htm