Carcinoid (also carcinoid tumor) is a slow-growing type of neuroendocrine tumor originating in the cells of the neuroendocrine system. In some cases metastasis may occur. Carcinoid tumors of the midgut (jejunum ileum appendix and cecum) are associated with carcinoid syndrome.
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