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ReviewActa medica academica2026

Appendiceal Neuroendocrine Tumors in Children and Adolescents.

Jelena Roganovic, Luisa Santoro, Calogero Virgone

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Review in Acta medica academica, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Jelena RoganovicDepartment of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; Faculty of Biomedicine and Drug Development, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia. jelena.roganovic02@gmail.com; jelena.roganovic@kdbz.hr.
Luisa SantoroSurgical Pathology and Cytopathology Unit, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Calogero VirgonePediatric Surgery Division, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy; Department of Women's and Children's Health, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo synthesize current evidence on the diagnosis, histopathological evaluation, clinical features, management, and follow-up of appendiceal neuroendocrine tumors (aNETs) in children and adolescents, and to outline key differences from their adult counterparts.

backgroundPediatric aNETs are rare gastrointestinal neoplasms that typically exhibit an indolent clinical course with minimal risk of recurrence or metastasis. Their biological and prognostic features differ from those in adults, limiting the applicability of adult-derived guidelines in children.

methodsA mini review of the current literature was conducted, focusing on epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, key pathological features, surgical management, and follow- up strategies for pediatric aNETs. DISCUSSION: Contemporary evidence supports a de-escalated, risk-adapted approach to management, with simple appendectomy being curative in most cases. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) discussion remains critical for atypical or borderline cases requiring individualized decision-making. Differences from adult aNETs highlight the need for pediatric-specific clinical decision-making.

conclusionEarly recognition, accurate histopathologic evaluation, and tailored surgical management are essential to optimize outcomes for children and adolescents with aNETs.

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Appendiceal NeoplasmsNeuroendocrine TumorsAdolescentAppendectomyChildHumansPrognosisAppendixChildren and AdolescentsNeoplasmsNeuroendocrine

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