This video highlights Neuroendocrine Tumor tests that are specific to this tumor, in easy-to-understand language. This Neuroendocrine Tumor Lecture focuses on understanding the basis of performing these tests. The tests described includes blood tests to study excess hormones, special scans such as SRS (Somatostatin Receptor Scintigraphy) scan, Octreotide and Gamma scan, Grade and Differentiation and finally genetic testing

These comprehensive set of tests along with the conventional tests and scans (CT and MRI) allow for a much more detailed understanding of this condition, such that further treatment strategies may be planned.

This video forms part of a series of videos on Neuroendocrine Tumors.

Disclaimer: This video is for information purposes only, no direct correlation to any specific patient or condition is determined or implied.

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00:00 Introduction
00:18 Why NETs are different
00:54 Special Blood tests
02:14 Scans
04:01 Biopsy
05:07 Genetic Testing

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