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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2022; 28(19): 2076-2087
Published online May 21, 2022. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i19.2076
Published online May 21, 2022. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i19.2076
Figure 2 Conceptual framework for mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasm of the digestive system.
The tumor must include one neuroendocrine component and one non-neuroendocrine component. In the digestive system both components must have metastatic potential, excluding benign non-neuroendocrine neoplasms such as adenomas or squamous papillomas. NET: Neuroendocrine tumors; NEC: Neuroendocrine carcinomas.
- Citation: Toor D, Loree JM, Gao ZH, Wang G, Zhou C. Mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms of the digestive system: A mini-review. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28(19): 2076-2087
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v28/i19/2076.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v28.i19.2076