Neuroendocrine neoplasm

Neuroendocrine neoplasm

Definition

Endocrine tumors, also referred to as neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), are defined by a common phenotype which is characterized by the expression of general markers (neuron specific enolase, chromogranin, synaptophysin) and hormone secretion products. These tumors may be localized in any part of the body and are generally discovered in non-specific situations, i.e. not immediately suggestive of NETs (tests for inherited predisposition to tumors or for a clinical syndrome caused by abnormal hormone secretion).

Also known as APUDoma, neuroendocrine neoplasm, neuroendocrine tumor, neuroendocrine tumour — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Lanreotide may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Sunitinib may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)