Neuroendocrine tumors history and symptoms

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Neuroendocrine tumors Microchapters

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

History and Symptoms

Laboratory Findings

CT scan

PET scan

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

History

Symptoms

According to Arnold et alia, "many tumors are asymptomatic even in the presence of metastases" (Arnold et al. 2004, 197).

A carcinoid tumor may produce serotonin (5-HT), a biogenic amine that causes a specific set of symptoms including

This set of symptoms is called carcinoid syndrome.

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