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Neuroendocrine carcinomas arising in ulcerative colitis: Coincidences or possible correlations
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 09/11/09

Grassia R et al. – The findings confirm the aggressiveness and the poor prognosis of NENs compared to colorectal adenocarcinoma. While carcinoids seem to be coincidentally associated with IBD, NENs may also arise in this setting. In fact, long–standing inflammation could be directly responsible for the development of pancellular dysplasia involving epithelial, goblet, Paneth and neuroendocrine cells. It has yet to be established which IBD patients have a higher risk of developing NENs.

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Medical Management of Ulcerative Colitis
Digestive Diseases, 11/09/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Oxidized Form Of A Common Vitamin May Bring Relief For Ulcerative Colitis
ScienceDaily, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Colectomy Rate Comparison After Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis With Placebo or Infliximab
Gastroenterology, 10/06/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Leukocyte apheresis in the management of ulcerative colitis
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 10/05/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Reduces Need For Surgery By Almost Half, Study Suggests
ScienceDaily, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 68%