well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumour

Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour

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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Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the stomach

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the stomach. Each section explains a specific 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 stomach cancer that …
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Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the appendix

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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Atypical carcinoid tumour of the lung

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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Typical carcinoid tumour of the lung

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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Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas

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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Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the colon and rectum

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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