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5 Facts you should know about
Carcinoid tumor
1
Carcinoid tumors are of neuroendocrine origin and derived from primitive stem cells in the gut wall, especially the appendix
2
The average age of people diagnosed with digestive or lung carcinoids is about 60
3
In the intestinal tract, these tumors develop deep in the mucosa, growing slowly and extending into the underlying submucosa and mucosal surface
4
The tumor may produce hormone-like substances that spread to the body and cause symptoms of carcinoid syndrome, such as flushing of the face and chest, and diarrhea
5
The primary treatment is surgical removal
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