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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An atypical carcinoid tumour is a type of lung cancer. It develops from special cells in the lungs called neuroendocrine cells. These cells normally produce hormones that help regulate breathing and airflow in the lungs. Atypical carcinoid tumours usually grow in the central area of the lung near the airways. When the tumour grows large …
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In pathology, well differentiated is a term used to describe how tumor cells look when examined under a microscope. Tumor cells described as well differentiated closely resemble the normal, healthy cells of the tissue from which the tumor started. These cells typically appear organized, uniform in size and shape, and maintain many features of their …
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