Low-grade neuroendocrine tumor of the corpus uteri

Low-grade neuroendocrine tumor of the corpus uteri

Definition

Low-grade neuroendocrine tumor of the corpus uteri is an extremely rare uterine cancer typically characterized by a well demarcated, solid, frequently pedunculated tumor originating from neuroendocrine cells scattered within the endometrium, often associated with ectopic hormone production. Patients usually present with vaginal bleeding or discharge and a pelvic mass with a polypoid tumor sometimes protruding through the cervical canal. Symptoms related to ectopic hormone production (flushing, sweating, diarrhea, bronchospasm) may also develop.

Also known as low-grade neuroendocrine tumor of the uterine corpus, low-grade neuroendocrine tumour of the uterine corpus, well-differentiated neuroendocrine neoplasm of the endometrium, well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor of the corpus uteri, well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor of the endometrium, well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the corpus uteri, well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the endometrium — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Body of uterus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Body of uterus Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Female reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Uterus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0