JMIR research protocols
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JMIR research protocols · Dec 2013
Diagnosis and prediction of neuroendocrine liver metastases: a protocol of six systematic reviews.
Patients with hepatic metastases from neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) benefit from an early diagnosis, which is crucial for the optimal therapy and management. Diagnostic procedures include morphological and functional imaging, identification of biomarkers, and biopsy. ⋯ These systematic reviews will assess the value and accuracy of several diagnostic modalities in patients with NET liver metastases, and will provide a basis for the development of clinical practice guidelines.