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2B92.1 category

Neuroendocrine neoplasms of rectum

Definition

Malignant neoplasms with neuroendocrine differentiation that arise in the rectum. Most are well differentiated neuroendocrine tumours (low and intermediate grade), i.e. carcinoids. Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (high grade) are rare.

Also indexed as

Neuroendocrine carcinoma of rectumNeuroendocrine neoplasms of rectumNeuroendocrine tumour of rectumOther specified neuroendocrine neoplasm of rectumRectal endocrine neoplasmRectal neuroendocrine neoplasmRectal neuroendocrine tumour

Nearby in Malignant neoplasms of rectum