Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0046p3 | (1) | UKINETS2016

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL), anxiety, depression and impulsivity in patients with advanced Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (GEPNETs)

Lewis Alexandra , Wang Xin , Magdalani Laurice , Bashir Colsom , Mansoor Wasat , Hubner Richard A , Valle Juan W , McNamara Mairead G

Background: In patients with advanced GEPNETs, psychological symptoms may result due to potential disturbances in biogenic amines, particularly serotonin. This study compared HRQoL, anxiety, depression, and impulsivity in patients with and without carcinoid syndrome (CS) and correlated with serum 5-HIAA.Methods: Consecutive patients with advanced GEPNETs (with liver metastases) receiving treatment, with and without CS completed (single time-point) HRQoL ...