📋Overview
Carcinoid tumor is a type of neuroendocrine tumor that most commonly arises in the gastrointestinal tract or lungs. It is a slow-growing malignancy originating from neuroendocrine cells, which produce hormones and peptides. The term 'carcinoid tumor' is a legacy label; these tumors are now classified under neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) with specific subtypes based on location and behavior.
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