carcinoid

• Tumor pequeno que pode ser benigno ou maligno, originado nas células neuroendócrinas da mucosa do trato gastrointestinal e frequentemente associado à secreção excessiva de serotonina.

A small tumor, which can be benign or malignant, that originates from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract and is often associated with excessive secretion of serotonin.

1. Slow-growing neuroendocrine tumorC2formalmedical

   A small, slow-growing tumor that typically arises from the neuroendocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract or lungs, often associated with excessive secretion of serotonin.

   Tumor neuroendócrino de crescimento lento

   • The patient was diagnosed with a carcinoid tumor in the small intestine.
   • Carcinoid tumors are often discovered incidentally during surgery for other conditions.
   • Doctors monitor serotonin levels in patients with carcinoid syndrome.