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Key articles
National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology: neuroendocrine and adrenal tumors [internet publication].Full text
Singh S, Asa SL, Dey C, et al. Diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors: an evidence-based Canadian consensus. Cancer Treat Rev. 2016 Jun;47:32-45.Full text Abstract
Riechelmann RP, Pereira AA, Rego JF, et al. Refractory carcinoid syndrome: a review of treatment options. Ther Adv Med Oncol. 2017 Feb;9(2):127-37.Full text Abstract
Hofland J, Herrera-Martínez AD, Zandee WT, et al. Management of carcinoid syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endocr Relat Cancer. 2019 Mar;26(3):R145-56.Full text Abstract
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