Tracer development for detection and characterization of neuroendocrine tumors with PET
Year: 2008
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Neuroendocrine tumors are slowly growing tumors which originate from neuroendocrine cells. These tumors can secrete several products. In case of overproduction of serotonin, symptoms such as flushing, diarrhea and right-sided heart disease can occur. Next to serotonin, other well known products are e.g. catecholamines.
Author: Olivier Christiaan Neels
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W108101302
