Appendix neuroendocrine neoplasm

Appendix neuroendocrine neoplasm

Definition

A neoplasm with neuroendocrine differentiation that arises from the appendix. It includes well differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (low and intermediate grade) and poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (high grade).

Also known as appendix neuroendocrine neoplasm, neuroendocrine neoplasm of vermiform appendix, vermiform appendix NET, vermiform appendix neuroendocrine neoplasm, vermiform appendix neuroendocrine tumor, vermiform appendix neuroendocrine tumor, well differentiated, low or intermediate grade, vermiform appendix neuroendocrine tumour — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Appendix Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Appendix 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