Table 1. Suggested biochemical and radiological screening in individuals at high risk of developing MEN1 associated PNETs.
Pancreatic NET | Age to begin (year) | Biochemical test (plasma or serum) annually | Imaging test (time interval) |
---|---|---|---|
Gastrinoma | 20 | Gastrin (gastric pH) | None |
Insulinoma | 5 | Fasting glucose, insulin | None |
Other pancreatic NET | <10 | Chromogranin A, pancreatic polypeptide, glucagon, VIP | MRI, CT, or EUS (annually) |
MEN1, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1; PNETs, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; EUS, endoscopic ultrasound; VIP, vasoactive intestinal peptide. Adapted from Thakker et al. (4).