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Breast neuroendocrine neoplasm

MedGen UID:
231969
•Concept ID:
C1332635
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Breast Endocrine Neoplasm; breast endocrine neoplasm; breast NET; Breast Neuroendocrine Neoplasm; breast neuroendocrine neoplasm; breast neuroendocrine tumor; breast neuroendocrine tumor, well differentiated, low or intermediate grade; breast neuroendocrine tumour; Neuroendocrine Neoplasm of Breast; neuroendocrine neoplasm of breast; Neuroendocrine Neoplasm of the Breast; neuroendocrine neoplasm of the breast; neuroendocrine tumor of the breast; neuroendocrine tumour of the breast
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0002485

Definition

A neoplasm that arises from the breast and is composed of cells exhibiting neuroendocrine differentiation. It is classified as neuroendocrine carcinoma or neuroendocrine tumor G1 and neuroendocrine tumor G2. Most cases are neuroendocrine carcinomas. Primary neuroendocrine tumors in the breast are very rare. [from NCI]

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