ENDOCRINE NEOPLASMS
Kndocrine tumors arise from the neuroendocrine cells of the pancreas predominantly in the islets of Ihe pancreatic body and tail. However, enterochromaffin cells and other neuroendocrine cells can arise anywhere in Ihe GI tract. Endocrine tumors are rare in older persons. These tumors are indistinguishable microscopically without special immunochemical staining. Localization of tumors can be [...]
