Journal of surgical oncology
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Multicenter Study
Liver transplantation for metastatic neuroendocrine tumors: Outcomes and prognostic variables.
Patient selection for liver transplantation for metastatic neuroendocrine tumors remains a topic of debate. There is no established MELD exception, making it difficult to obtain donor organs. ⋯ In the absence of poor prognostic factors, metastatic neuroendocrine tumor is an acceptable indication for liver transplantation. Identification of favorable prognostic factors should allow assignment of a MELD exception similar to hepatocellular carcinoma.