Examples of Neuroendocrine Tumors
Tumor | Organ/tissue |
|---|---|
Carcinoids | GI tract |
Gastrinoma | GI tract |
Insulinoma | Pancreas |
Glucagonoma | Pancreas |
Pheochromocytoma | Adrenal |
Thyroid C-cell tumors (medullary carcinoma of the thyroid gland) | Thyroid |
Small cell lung cancer | Lung |
Multiple endocrine neoplasia | Several sites |
Merkel cell tumor | Skin |
Chemodectoma (carotid and aortic bodies) | Cardiovascular |