Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders

Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrinology

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Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine Tumor (GI NET) is also known as a carcinoid Tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. They are a rare type of cancer that can occur in different parts of the digestive system called the GI system. The gastrointestinal system includes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. GI NET is different from other cancers of the gastrointestinal tract because it is formed by cells of the neuroendocrine system. Neuroendocrine cells are part of your body's normal "control system." When the brain and nervous system send messages, neuroendocrine cells release hormones and other chemical mediators that control physical functions such as digestion, reproduction, airflow to the lungs, and response to stress and injury. Most GI NETs are small and can be difficult to find. Sometimes they are found in other procedures, such as B. during colonoscopy or surgery for other diseases.