Sahu Asutosh, Patlas Michael, Jajodia Ankush
Emergency, Trauma & Acute Care Radiology St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Division of Abdominal Imaging, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2025 Apr;26(2):175-186. doi: 10.1007/s11154-024-09940-7. Epub 2025 Jan 2.
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a diverse group of neoplasms whose prevalence is increasing globally, primarily due to advancements in diagnostic techniques. NETs arise from cells of the diffuse endocrine system and can occur in various locations, with the gastrointestinal tract being the most common. Their diverse clinical presentations, which range from asymptomatic to severe hormone-induced syndromes, pose significant diagnostic challenges. In emergency care, prompt recognition and management of complications such as bowel obstruction, ischemic events, hormonal crises, and metastases are critical. This review discusses the radiologic spectrum of NETs in emergent care, emphasizing the role of imaging in timely diagnosis and intervention.
神经内分泌肿瘤（NETs）是一组多样的肿瘤，其全球患病率正在上升，主要归因于诊断技术的进步。NETs起源于弥漫性内分泌系统的细胞，可发生于身体的各个部位，其中胃肠道最为常见。它们的临床表现多样，从无症状到严重的激素诱导综合征不等，这给诊断带来了重大挑战。在急诊护理中，迅速识别和处理肠梗阻、缺血性事件、激素危机和转移等并发症至关重要。本综述讨论了NETs在急诊护理中的影像学表现，强调了成像在及时诊断和干预中的作用。
