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