Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in children and young adults

Pediatr Radiol. 2008 Mar;38(3):251-9, quiz 358-9. doi: 10.1007/s00247-007-0564-4. Epub 2007 Sep 29.

Abstract

We review the imaging findings of pediatric gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) using contemporary anatomic and molecular imaging techniques. A low index of suspicion can result in significant delays in diagnosis of pediatric GEP-NETs. A multimodality imaging approach, using both anatomic and functional imaging, is essential in the diagnosis, staging, and surveillance of these potentially malignant tumors.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / diagnosis*
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / pathology
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology