Neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN)
A neuroendocrine neoplasm is a type of cancer that develops from specialized neuroendocrine cells. These cells are unique because they share characteristics of both nerve cells and hormone-producing (endocrine) cells. Neuroendocrine neoplasms can develop anywhere in the body where neuroendocrine cells normally reside, including the lungs, stomach, intestines, pancreas, and various glands. The normal function …
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