About The Medical Condition Neuroendocrine Tumor

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Neuroendocrine Tumor

Neuroendocrine Tumor Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Neuroendocrine Tumor Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Neuroendocrine Tumor?

Tumors whose cells possess secretory granules and originate from the neuroectoderm, i.e., the cells of the ectoblast or epiblast that program the neuroendocrine system. Common properties across most neuroendocrine tumors include ectopic hormone production (often via apud cells), the presence of tumor-associated antigens, and isozyme composition.

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