NEC

Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the stomach

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is a poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma? A poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) is an aggressive type of stomach cancer …
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Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma

Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is an aggressive type of cancer that develops from neuroendocrine cells. These are specialized cells that have traits of both hormone-producing cells and nerve cells. This type of cancer is fast-growing and tends to spread quickly to other parts of the body. It is classified as a neuroendocrine carcinoma because the …
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Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma

A poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops from neuroendocrine cells. These are specialized cells found throughout the body that release hormones to regulate body functions. “Poorly differentiated” means the cancer cells are so abnormal that it is difficult to tell they are neuroendocrine cells without special tests. Where are poorly …
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Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC)

What is a neuroendocrine carcinoma? Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) is a type of cancer made up of specialized neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine carcinoma can be found almost anywhere in the body. Other names for this type of cancer are poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma and poorly differentiated neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN). What are neuroendocrine cells? Neuroendocrine cells are a …
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Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the colon and rectum

What is poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma? Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma is a type of colon cancer. It starts from specialized neuroendocrine cells normally found in the colon. Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma can develop anywhere along the length of the colon from the cecum to the rectum. It is an aggressive type of cancer that often …
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