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ea0099ep546 | Endocrine-Related Cancer | ECE2024

Grade 2 gastric neuroendocrine tumours type 1: not always an indolent disease

Tsoli Marina , Panagaki Maria , Ioannidou Katerina , Karapanagioti Aggeliki , Daskalakis Kosmas , Kaltsas Gregory

Background: Gastric neuroendocrine tumors (g-NETs) type I are increasingly recognized and are usually well-differentiated grade 1 neoplasms. However, rare cases of metastatic spread and adverse prognosis have been described in the literature.Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics and the natural history of grade 2 g-NETs type I.Materials and Methods: We collected retrospectively the data of patients with g-...

ea0099ep424 | Calcium and Bone | ECE2024

Body composition of the arms as an index of bone quality

Eleni Chondrogianni Maria , Kyrou Ioannis , Androutsakos Theodoros , Papadopoulou-Marketou Nektaria , Panagaki Maria , Polichroniadi Despina , Kaltsas Gregory , Randeva Harpal , Kassi Eva

Introduction: Traditionally, obesity is thought to exert a positive impact on bone mineral density (BMD). However, the effect of adipose tissue on bone health is under investigation. Trabecular bone score (TBS) is a measure of bone texture, providing information on bone quality and microarchitecture, independently of BMD. Lower values of TBS indicate a worsening in bone quality and amplify fracture risk. Herein, we aimed to investigate the association of body composition and b...