Moderately Differentiated Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Atypical Carcinoid
A lung carcinoid tumor is a type of cancerous tumor made up of neuroendocrine cells. These cells are found throughout the body, including the lungs. They are similar to endocrine cells because both produce hormones or hormone-like substances. In other ways, they resemble nerve cells because both can secrete neurotransmitters.
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