📋Overview
Lung carcinoid tumors are a type of neuroendocrine tumor originating in the lungs. They are classified as low-grade malignant tumors and represent a subset of pulmonary neuroendocrine neoplasms. These tumors are distinct from more aggressive lung cancers and tend to grow slowly. The term 'lung carcinoid tumor' is the modern preferred terminology.
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