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ReviewCurrent treatment options in oncology2025

Neuroendocrine Tumors: Germline Genetics and Hereditary Syndromes.

Eleonora Lauricella, Nada Chaoul, Gabriella D'Angelo, Andrea Giglio, Concetta Cafiero, Camillo Porta, Raffaele Palmirotta

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Review in Current treatment options in oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Eleonora LauricellaInterdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy.
Nada ChaoulInterdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy.
Gabriella D'AngeloInterdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy.
Andrea GiglioInterdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy.
Concetta CafieroMedical Oncology, SG Moscati Hospital, Via Per Martina Franca, 74010, Taranto, Italy.
Camillo PortaInterdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy.
Raffaele PalmirottaInterdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Sciences and Technologies of Laboratory Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Piazza G. Cesare 11, 70124, Bari, Italy. raffaelepalmirotta@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

opinion statementThe vast majority of neuroendocrine 'neoplasms (NENs) are sporadic, although recent evidence has indicated that a subset of these cancers may also originate as a result of genetic germline mutations. To date, 10% of these cancers can be linked to an inherited genetic syndrome. Genetic diagnosis is crucial for patients with a suspected hereditary NEN syndrome, as it recognizes patients carrying germline mutations and allows for personalized clinical follow-up, considering the higher risk of developing other tumours. The potential for early genetic detection has significant implications for the treatment of patients with hereditary NEN syndrome, as it may facilitate the delivery of precision therapy that differs from that typically provided to other patients. Thus, the integration of genotypic and phenotypic diagnostic methods help clinicians to provide more informed treatment and to extend appropriate prevention to family members.

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Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseGerm-Line MutationNeoplastic Syndromes, HereditaryNeuroendocrine TumorsGenetic TestingHumansGermline mutationsHereditary syndromesNeuroendocrine tumors

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