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TUMEUR NEURO-ENDOCRINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
CONT

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a group of uncommon tumors that start in your neuroendocrine cells. These cells combine the traits of nerve cells and hormone-producing endocrine cells. Most neuroendocrine tumors are malignant (cancerous).

Key term(s)
  • neuro-endocrine tumour
  • neuro-endocrine tumor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
CONT

Les tumeurs neuroendocrines (TNE) prennent naissance dans les cellules du système neuroendocrinien. Ce dernier est un réseau de cellules dispersées dans tout le corps. D’une structure proche des cellules nerveuses (neurones), les cellules neuroendocrines reçoivent des messages du système nerveux et y réagissent en fabriquant des hormones.

Key term(s)
  • tumeur neuro-endocrine
  • tumeur neuro-endocrinienne

Spanish

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