poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma

Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma

A poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops from neuroendocrine cells. These are specialized cells found throughout the body that release hormones to regulate body functions. “Poorly differentiated” means the cancer cells are so abnormal that it is difficult to tell they are neuroendocrine cells without special tests. Where are poorly …
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Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the colon and rectum

What is poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma? Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma is a type of colon cancer. It starts from specialized neuroendocrine cells normally found in the colon. Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma can develop anywhere along the length of the colon from the cecum to the rectum. It is an aggressive type of cancer that often …
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