What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of cancer made up of specialized neuroendocrine cells. The tumour is described as “well differentiated” because the cells in the tumour look very similar to normal, healthy neuroendocrine cells. These tumours can be found almost anywhere in the body. …
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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 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 three grades …
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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 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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Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) of the colon and rectum is a type of cancer made up of neuroendocrine cells. The tumour can develop anywhere along the length of the colon and rectum although it is most commonly found in the rectum. Pathologists divide these tumours into three grades (G1 through G3) with higher-grade tumours …
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