Gastric enterochromaffin cell serotonin-producing neuroendocrine tumor
Gastric enterochromaffin cell serotonin-producing neuroendocrine tumor
Definition
A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumor that arises from the stomach. It produces serotonin and it may occasionally be found in association with a carcinoid syndrome.
Also known as gastric EC cell serotonin-producing NET, gastric EC-cell serotonin-producing neuroendocrine tumor, gastric EC-cell serotonin-producing neuroendocrine tumour, gastric enterochromaffin cell serotonin-producing neuroendocrine tumor — 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 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Stomach | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Stomach | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |