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New Pathological Insights into Biomarkers for Multimodal Therapeutic Approach in Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Detailed Case Report.

Yu-Chieh Tsai, Chien-Hua Lin, Cheng-Hsien Hung, Jing-Jim Ou, Yueh Tsung Lee

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Yu-Chieh TsaiDepartment of Surgery, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Chien-Hua LinDepartment of Surgery, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Cheng-Hsien HungDepartment of Pharmacy, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Jing-Jim OuDepartment of Surgery, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Yueh Tsung LeeDepartment of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.; ytlee89652206@nchu.edu.tw lee570111@gmail.com.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimNeuroendocrine tumors (NETs) represent a complex, heterogeneous group of cancers with unique characteristics. Early detection and multiple modalities therapies such as surgical intervention or symptom control ( CASE REPORT: We report a rare case of multifocal primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumor (WHO grade 2) in a 79-year-old male. Due to tumor progression under octreotide therapy and the risk of rupture, a multimodal therapeutic approach was implemented. This included initial transcatheter arterial chemoembolization, followed by left lateral hepatectomy and wedge resection combined with intraoperative radiofrequency ablation. Surgical specimens were analyzed for CDK5 and p35 expression. The patient recovered well without complications and was discharged on postoperative day 9.

conclusionIn this case, cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5) and its activator, p35, were identified as potential novel biomarkers in NET. The differential expression of CDK5 and p35 observed in tumors of varying sizes suggests a correlation with tumor progression. These findings highlight the potential of the CDK5/p35 pathway as a therapeutic target for the management of advanced or metastatic NET.

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Biomarkers, TumorLiver NeoplasmsNeuroendocrine TumorsAgedCombined Modality TherapyHumansMaleBiomarkers, TumorCDK5metastatic hepatic tumorNeuroendocrine tumorp35

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