In a patient with liver metastases from a pancreatic NET, that have been successfully treated with ablation by interventional radiology, would you resect the primary pancreas lesion?
Would the grade of the lesion affect your decision?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Grade absolutely matters here. The number of liver mets and other extent of disease also matter. For low-grade pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET) with liver only metastases who are good candidates for surgery, resection can be considered. Benefit was seen in this study with locally advanced PNE...
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