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. 2024 Jan 19;16(2):427.
doi: 10.3390/cancers16020427.

Radiation Exposure from GEP NET Surveillance

Jordan Iannuzzi  1 , Caitlin T Yeo  2 , Vicky Parkins  1 , Dean Ruether  1 , Errol Stewart  3 , Denise Chan  4 , Janice Pasieka  2 , Kirstie Lithgow  1
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Radiation Exposure from GEP NET Surveillance

Jordan Iannuzzi et al. Cancers (Basel). .

Abstract

Background: Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are neoplasms that secrete peptides and neuroamines. For gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) NET, surgical resection represents the only curative option. Ten-year imaging surveillance programs are recommended due to long time-to-recurrence following resection. We performed retrospective chart review evaluating radiation exposure and practice patterns from surveillance of completely resected GEP NET.

Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of cases with well-differentiated GEP NET from January 2005 to July 2020. Location of primary, modality of imaging, and duration of follow-up were collected. Dosimetry data was collected to calculate effective dose.

Results: 62 cases were included with 422 surveillance scans performed. Cross-sectional imaging was used in 82% and functional imaging was used in 18% of scans. Mean number of scans per year was 1.25 (0.42-3). Mean total effective dose was 56.05 mSv (SD 45.56; 0 to 198 mSv) while mean total effective dose per year was 10.62 mSv (SD 9.35; 0 to 45 mSv). Over the recommended ten years of surveillance the estimated total effective dose was 106 mSv.

Conclusions: Surveillance of completely resected GEP NET results in cumulative radiation doses in the range associated with secondary malignancy development. Strategies to minimize radiation exposure in surveillance should be considered in future guideline development.

Keywords: diagnostic imaging; neuroendocrine tumor; surveillance.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Imaging modalities used in post-operative surveillance of completely resected GEP-NET.
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