What is a neuroendocrine tumour? A neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of cancer made up of specialized neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine tumours can be found almost anywhere in the body. Another name for this type of cancer is neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN). What are neuroendocrine cells? Neuroendocrine cells are a specialized type of cell that are …
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What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour in the stomach? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) in the stomach is a type of cancer made up of specialized neuroendocrine cells. These tumours are divided into three grades (1 through 3) with higher-grade tumours being associated with more aggressive behaviour and worse overall prognosis. Is well …
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What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour in the appendix? Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of 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 …
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What is an atypical carcinoid tumour? An atypical carcinoid tumour is a type of lung cancer made up of neuroendocrine cells. In the lung, this tumour starts from the neuroendocrine cells normally found in the walls of the airways and is often located in the central part of the lung near the heart. Since it is …
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What is a typical carcinoid tumour of the lung? A typical carcinoid tumour is a slow-growing type of lung cancer made up of neuroendocrine cells. In the lung, this tumour starts from the neuroendocrine cells normally found in the walls of the airways and is often located in the central part of the lung near …
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What is small cell carcinoma of the lung? Small cell carcinoma is a type of lung cancer. It is made up of neuroendocrine cells that are normally found in the lungs. Small cell carcinoma is considered a very aggressive type of cancer and the tumour cells have often spread to other parts of the body …
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What are neuroendocrine cells? Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells that function as part of both the nervous and endocrine systems of the body. Neuroendocrine cells are found throughout the body. Normal neuroendocrine cells are often hard to see under the microscope because they are small and hidden between other types of cells. When examined on …
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What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour is a type of pancreatic cancer which starts from the neuroendocrine cells in the endocrine (hormone-producing) part of the pancreas. These tumours are common in patients with the genetic syndrome multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1). However, most patients with …
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What is pheochromocytoma? A pheochromocytoma is a type of neuroendocrine tumour that starts from specialized neuroendocrine cells normally found in a part of the adrenal gland called the medulla. Most pheochromocytomas behave as non-cancerous tumours and will not spread to other parts of the body. What is the difference between a pheochromocytoma and a paraganglioma? Pheochromocytoma …
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What is a paraganglioma? A paraganglioma is a type of neuroendocrine tumour. It starts from the specialized neuroendocrine cells that are part of the autonomic nervous system. What are the symptoms of a paraganglioma? The symptoms of a paraganglioma depend on the location of the tumour and the type of cells found in the tumour. …
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