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Neuroendocrine Tumors MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.465.625.650
C04.557.580.625.650
Unique ID
D018358
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018358
Annotation
coordinate with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term
Scope Note
Tumors whose cells possess secretory granules and originate from the neuroectoderm, i.e., the cells of the ectoblast or epiblast that program the neuroendocrine system. Common properties across most neuroendocrine tumors include ectopic hormone production (often via APUD CELLS), the presence of tumor-associated antigens, and isozyme composition.
NLM Classification #
QZ 310
Public MeSH Note
94
History Note
94
Date Established
1994/01/01
Date of Entry
1993/06/25
Revision Date
2009/07/06
Neuroendocrine Tumors Preferred
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