Neuroendocrine neoplasm of appendix
Synonyms: Appendiceal NEN | Appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasm | NEN of appendix
A rare sporadic neoplasm of the appendix and the second most common type of digestive endocrine tumor often with no specific clinical presentation. They are divided into either classic endocrine tumor of the appendix or the more aggressive goblet cell carcinoma (GCC).
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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