A pituitary adenoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor that develops from specialized cells in the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized structure located at the base of the brain behind the nose and is sometimes called the “master gland” because it controls several hormone-producing glands in the body. Pituitary adenomas can affect …
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A neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the larynx (also known as a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumor) is a rare type of cancer that develops from specialized cells called neuroendocrine cells, which release hormones into the blood in response to signals from the nervous system. These tumors occur in the larynx (voice box), the structure in your …
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A neuroendocrine tumor (NET) is a rare type of cancer that arises from neuroendocrine cells in the nasal cavity or sinuses. Neuroendocrine cells normally produce hormones in response to nerve signals. Tumors formed by these cells can vary widely in their behavior, from slow-growing to highly aggressive. What are the symptoms of a neuroendocrine tumor …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the small intestine. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of small intestinal cancer …
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What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of cancer made up of specialized neuroendocrine cells. The tumour is described as “well differentiated” because the cells in the tumour look very similar to normal, healthy neuroendocrine cells. These tumours can be found almost anywhere in the body. …
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A neuroendocrine tumor is a type of growth that starts in specialized neuroendocrine cells. These cells have features of both nerve cells and hormone-producing cells. Neuroendocrine cells are found throughout the body and help control many important functions by releasing hormones in response to signals from the nervous system. Where are neuroendocrine tumors commonly found …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the stomach. Each section explains a specific aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of stomach cancer that …
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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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A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour is a type of pancreatic cancer that starts from neuroendocrine cells in the hormone-producing (endocrine) part of the pancreas. These tumours are more common in people with a genetic syndrome called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), but most people with this tumour do not have any known genetic condition. …
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Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) of the colon and rectum is a type of cancer made up of neuroendocrine cells. The tumour can develop anywhere along the length of the colon and rectum although it is most commonly found in the rectum. Pathologists divide these tumours into three grades (G1 through G3) with higher-grade tumours …
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