Volume-weighted mean nuclear volume. Is this new prognosticator comparable in different institutions?
The results of this study indicate that estimates of MNV are comparable in multiple institutions, and we recommend that they be used to support subjective histologic grading.
Given the risks associated with EMR and the likely favorable natural history of small duodenal carcinoid tumors, conservative management with close follow-up may represent a viable alternative to endoscopic treatment, especially in patients with a high risk of perioperative complications.