Neuroendocrine Tumour Specialists in Dwarka, Delhi
Neuroendocrine tumours are a diverse group of growths that arise from specialized cells found throughout the body, most commonly in the digestive tract, pancrea…
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Causes of Neuroendocrine Tumour
Neuroendocrine tumours arise from genetic mutations within specialized hormone-producing cells that cause them to grow and divide uncontrollably, similar to other cancers, though the specific triggering mutations often differ from more common cancer types. Some cases are linked to inherited genetic syndromes such as multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, which significantly increases the risk of developing multiple neuroendocrine tumours over a lifetime. In most cases, however, the tumour arises sporadically without an identifiable inherited cause.