appendiceal tumour

Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the appendix

What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour in the appendix? Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a cancer and the most common type of cancer in the appendix. The tumour is made up of specialized neuroendocrine cells that are normally found inside the appendix.  Pathologists divide well differentiated NETs of the appendix into three grades …
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Low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN)

What is a low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm? Low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is a tumour that arises in the appendix, a small finger-shaped organ that connects with your large bowel (colon) by a thin opening. Where in the appendix does a low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm start? All LAMN start from a thin …
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