An Overview of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors and an Update on Endoscopic Techniques for Their Management

Abstract

The growing importance of advanced endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PanNETs) necessitates a comprehensive understanding of various biochemical markers, genetic testing methods, radiological techniques, and treatment approaches that encompass multiple disciplines within and beyond gastrointestinal oncology. This review aims to highlight key aspects of these topics, with a specific focus on emerging EUS-guided procedures for the management of PanNETs.

Keywords

• pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PanNET)
• endoscopic-ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation (EUS-EA)
• endoscopic-ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA)