The Pathologic classification of Neuroendocrine Tumors
The Pathologic classification of Neuroendocrine Tumors
A.Sadeghipour M.D.
Associate Professor of Pathology and Lab. Medicine
Iran University of Medical sciences
Why Neuroendocrine Tumors?
50% OF THE NEUROENDOCRINE TUMORS ARE DIAGNOSED WHEN IN ADVANCED STAGES
Incidence of NETs is Rapidly Increasing
Complexities of Organ Specific Classification of NETs Could Lead to Confusion in
Diagnosis and Management
Neuroendocrine Tumors Overview of the Presentation
- Definition and history
- Epidemiological aspects
- Clinical presentation
- Paraclinical diagnosis
- Immunohistochemistry
- Pathological classification, staging and grading
- Role of Pathologist in multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management
