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Observational studyWorld journal of surgery2020

Epidemiological Data and Treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Insights From Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Latvia.

Margarita Ptasnuka, Arturs Ozolins, Zenons Narbuts, Arturs Truskovs, Maris Sperga, Haralds Plaudis

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Observational study in World journal of surgery, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Margarita PtasnukaRiga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia. ptasnuka.margarita@gmail.com.
Arturs OzolinsRiga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.
Zenons NarbutsRiga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.
Arturs TruskovsRiga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.
Maris SpergaDepartment of Infectious Pathology, Pathology Center, Riga, Latvia.
Haralds PlaudisRiga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.
Riga East University Hospital · LVPauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital · LVRiga Stradiņš University · LV

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NEN) are rare, heterogeneous group which tend to rise in incidence. Epidemiological profile and outcomes of GEP-NEN may vary among countries. The aim of study was to provide baseline clinical and histopathological features of patients with GEP-NEN from tertiary referral hospitals in Latvia.

methodsA retrospective study of patients with histologically confirmed diagnosis of GEP-NEN treated between 2006 and 2018. Joinpoint regression modeling was used to estimate annual percentage change (APC) for incidence trends. Overall survival (OS) rate was obtained by Kaplan-Meier method.

resultsIn total, 205 patients were included. The median age at diagnosis was 61.0 (IQR 52.0-70.5) years, 69.3% were females. The age-adjusted incidence per 100 000 inhabitants increased from 0.03 in 2006 to 0.67 in 2018 with APC of 24.1%, p < 0.005. The most common primary tumor site was pancreas (30.7%), followed by stomach (24.9%) and small intestine (20.5%). Non-functional tumors are present in 83.4%, while carcinoid syndrome in 7.8%. Stage IV metastatic disease was present in 27.8% tumors. The majority of patients (82%) received an operation with radical or palliative intent. The 1- and 3-year OS rate were 88.0% (95% CI 83.3-92.7) and 77.1% (95% CI 70.4-83.8), respectively. Increasing tumor grade, stage and the presence of distant metastases were associated with significantly worse OS.

conclusionOur study highlights increasing incidence of GEP-NEN in Latvia. The most common primary site was pancreas and surgery considered as main modality of treatment. Registry and long-term data collection are necessary to develop GEP-NEN management concept in Latvia.

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansIncidenceIntestinal NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeuroendocrine TumorsPancreatic NeoplasmsRetrospective StudiesStomach NeoplasmsTertiary Care Centers

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