European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society ( <scp>ENETS</scp> ) 2023 guidance paper for appendiceal neuroendocrine tumours ( <scp>aNET</scp> )
Gregory Kaltsas, Thomas Walter, Ulrich Knigge, Christos Toumpanakis, Ana Paula Santos, Nehara Begum, Ulrich F. Pape, Marco Volante, Andrea Frilling, Anne Couvelard
Abstract
The aim of the present guidance paper is to update the previous ENETS guidelines on well differentiated appendiceal neuroendocrine tumours (NET), providing practical guidance for the diagnosis and management of appendiceal NET (aNET); poorly differentiated neoplasms are dealt with in a separate guidance paper. This paper is structured on a question-answer format in order to also address controversial issues and areas where uncertainty regarding the management and follow-up of aNET exists. All recommendations are offered on the basis of the best available evidence, along with the authors' experiences in managing these neoplasms. Each recommendation for treatment will provide a level of evidence and grade of recommendation as per the GRADE system (adapted in Infectious Disease Society of United States Public Health Service grading system).