Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells found throughout the body that share features of both nerve cells (neurons) and hormone-producing cells (endocrine cells). These cells help regulate important body functions by releasing hormones in response to signals from the nervous system. Neuroendocrine cells are found in many different organs, including the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and …
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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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Pheochromocytoma is a neuroendocrine tumour that starts in the adrenal medulla, the inner part of the adrenal gland. The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and make hormones that help control blood pressure, heart rate, and the body’s response to stress. Many pheochromocytomas produce hormones called catecholamines (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline), which …
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Paraganglioma is a rare tumour that arises from paraganglion cells, specialized cells of the autonomic nervous system. These cells normally help regulate functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, and the body’s response to stress. Paragangliomas are neuroendocrine tumours, meaning they arise from cells that release hormones or hormone-like substances in response to nerve signals. …
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A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour is a type of tumour that starts from specialized neuroendocrine cells in the lining of the colon or rectum. Neuroendocrine cells receive signals from the nervous system and release hormones into the bloodstream. Tumours that form from these cells are called neuroendocrine tumours. When the tumour cells look organized and …
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Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that starts in neuroendocrine cells found in the lining of the colon or rectum. Neuroendocrine cells help regulate various body functions by producing hormones in response to signals from the nervous system. There are two main types of poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma: …
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Carcinoid is a type of cancer made up of neuroendocrine cells. Most start in the lungs where they are divided into two groups – typical carcinoid and atypical carcinoid. These tumours can also be found in the colon and pancreas where they are usually given the name well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour. Is a carcinoid a …
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