[Treatment of liver metastasis of endocrine tumors of the pancreas]
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[Treatment of liver metastasis of endocrine tumors of the pancreas]
Abstract
The aim of this review article is to analyze the diagnostic approach, presentation and therapeutic modalities in patients with liver metastasis from endocrine tumors. The paper shows the "state of the art" of therapeutic approaches with emphasis on the roll of different surgery, radio and chemotherapy, arterial embolization and other palliative procedures. The overall results of each of this modalities are also shown.
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