neuroendocrine neoplasm

Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the small intestine

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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Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour

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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Neuroendocrine tumor (NET)

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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