[Pathological implications in the neuroendocrine gastrointestinal system]

Rev Med Liege. 2002 Aug;57(8):509-18.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The neuroendocrine system is made of endocrine cells disseminated in various organs. In this article, we will focus on the implication of the neuroendocrine system in digestive pathology. First of all, we will review the neuroendocrine tumors in every location and then describe their classification, epidemiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and treatment. Finally, we will consider the implications of the neuroendocrine system in the inflammatory and functional pathology of the digestive tract.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoid Tumor / classification
  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / epidemiology
  • Carcinoid Tumor / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / classification
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid / chemistry
  • Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid / metabolism
  • Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / classification
  • Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / therapy*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / classification
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / diagnosis*
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / epidemiology
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / therapy*
  • Prognosis
  • Serotonin / chemistry
  • Serotonin / physiology

Substances

  • Serotonin
  • Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid