Disseminated neuroendocrine neoplasm with undetected primary tumor

Since the 19th century, neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) have been identified. Right up to the present day, the nomenclature is still under debate reflecting the heterogeneity of these tumors. Although some of them are slow growing, some can be fearfully aggressive and may develop in almost any organ...

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Main Authors: Frederico Becker Ribeiro, Sheila Aparecida Coelho Siqueira, Marianne Castro Gonçalves, Anderson da Costa Lino Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2012-09-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/48195