Preferred Label : Endocrine tumours;
ICD-11 definition : Endocrine tumours, also referred to as neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), are defined
by a common phenotype which is characterized by the expression of general markers
(neuron specific enolase, chromogranin, synaptophysin) and hormone secretion products.
These tumours may be localized in any part of the body and the most common localisations
are the lungs, ileus, appendix, or rectum. Neuroectodermal NETs include medullary
thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma, and paraganglioma.;
Origin ID : 1909613405;
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Validated automatic mappings to BTNT
Endocrine tumours, also referred to as neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), are defined
by a common phenotype which is characterized by the expression of general markers
(neuron specific enolase, chromogranin, synaptophysin) and hormone secretion products.
These tumours may be localized in any part of the body and the most common localisations
are the lungs, ileus, appendix, or rectum. Neuroectodermal NETs include medullary
thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma, and paraganglioma.