Medical articles from Professor Christos Toumpanakis

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13/02/2023

Gastroenterologist

How is chronic diarrhoea investigated and diagnosed?

Chronic diarrhoea is generally refered to as diarrhoea that lasts anywhere between three and four weeks. Here, highly experienced gastroenterologist, Professor Christos Toumpanakis, outlines the different symptoms and causes of the condition.

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18/03/2021

Professor Christos Toumpanakis

Gastroenterologist

Neuroendocrine tumours: what is the survival rate?

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) develop from cells of the neuroendocrine system and can be located in the digestive system, lungs and other organs in the body. We spoke to leading gastroenterologist Dr Christos Toumpanakis about the condition, including the treatment options available and the survival rate following a diagnosis of NETs.

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13/05/2019

Professor Christos Toumpanakis

Gastroenterologist

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs): symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are a rare type of tumour that can form in the neuroendocrine system. These may be in the gut, the lungs, or the pancreas. Symptoms differ depending on where the tumours form. Dr Christos Toumpankis, a leading gastroenterologist, explains what NETs are, the symptoms, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated.

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22/06/2017

Professor Christos Toumpanakis

Gastroenterologist

NETs – what is a neuroendocrine tumour?

NETs (Neuroendocrine Tumours) which are also called “carcinoids”, consist of neuroendocrine cells, which already exist in our bodies. Dr Christos Toumpanakis, world-class expert in NETs, explains more.