Table 1. Patients’ general characteristics.
| Overall (43 pts) | PNENs (24 pts) | SI–NENs (19 pts) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender [male; N (%)] | 20 (46.5) | 10 (41.6) | 10 (52.6) |
| Median age [years (range)] | 55 (23–74) | 49.5 (23–74) | 56.5 (45–74) |
| Median interval between 1st and 2nd histological evaluation [months (range)] | 56 (3–148) | 42 (3–148) | 58 (5–128) |
| Stage IV patients [N (%)] | |||
| At time of 1st histological evaluation | 25 (58.1) | 12 (50) | 13 (68.4) |
| At time of 2nd histological evaluation | 40 (93%) | 21 (87.5) | 19 (100) |
PNENs: pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms. SI–NENs: small intestine Neuroendocrine Neoplasms