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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Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but aggressive type of skin cancer. It is a type of neuroendocrine tumour, meaning it starts from neuroendocrine cells in the skin. Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells that help the body send signals by releasing chemical messengers in response to nerve signals. Because of how these cells function, Merkel …
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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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