Neuroendocrine tumours
Specialty of Surgery
Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are a rare form of tumours that appear in the cells of the endocrine cell system. They can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). There are different types of NET, and the symptoms range from breathing difficulty, digestive disorders or hormone imbalances.
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NETs – what is a neuroendocrine tumour?
By Dr Christos Toumpanakis
2019-02-16
NETs (Neuroendocrine Tumours) which are also called “carcinoids”, consist of neuroendocrine cells, which already exist in our bodies. Dr Christos Toumpanakis, world-class expert in NETs, explains more. See more
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Dr Christos Toumpanakis
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