Journal of the Pancreas Open Access

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Abstract

Pancreas Neuroendocrine Tumors: An Introduction

Yasunaru Sakuma, Naohiro Sata, Alan Kawarai Lefor

Neuroendocrine tumors are rare, however their incidence is increasing. Details of the clinical aspects of these unusual tumors are gradually being revealed all over the world. Pancreas neuroendocrine tumors are a heterogeneous group of tumors with diverse morphologies and behaviors. However, as their character is being revealed, new treatment options have been developed in recent years. This introduction presents an overview of Pancreas Neuroendocrine Tumors, with a focus on their origin, character, epidemiology and biology