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📋Overview
A carcinoid tumor develops from specialized neuroendocrine cells that produce hormones and regulate various bodily functions. These slow-growing malignancies are classified as a subset of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and frequently occur in the stomach, small intestine, appendix, colon, rectum, or respiratory system.
While these tumors are often characterized by slow clinical progression, their behavior can vary based on the specific location and cellular subtype. Medical classification typically depends on the organ of origin and how the neuroendocrine cells function within that system.
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