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Medical Conditions - Neuroendocrine Tumor

A neuroendocrine tumor refers to the cancer cells present in the body's neuroendocrine system. It can develop in any part of the body and grow slowly. But there are a few neuroendocrine tumors that can be fast-growing. Neuroendocrine tumors more commonly develop in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the large intestine.

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Is neuroendocrine tumor serious?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The neuroendocrine tumor of the colon is a rare tumor. Your relative has to undergo scanning of the whole body to check for any spread.

Please check my reports and tell me if it is cancer or not.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ki-67 is not done yet. That information is required to say if it has malignant cancer potential. Kindly ask the lab to perform the same.

Pathology report after an appendectomy showed a neuroendocrine tumor. Should I follow-up immediately?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not need to be apprehensive about this.

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