Endocrine Tumours
Answers to common questions about endocrine tumours.
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What is an endocrine tumour?
An endocrine tumour develops from hormone-producing or endocrine-related cells. It may be benign or malignant and may or may not produce hormones.
What is a functioning endocrine tumour?
A functioning tumour produces excess hormone and causes a recognizable hormonal syndrome.
What is a non-functioning endocrine tumour?
A non-functioning tumour does not produce clinically significant excess hormone.
What are neuroendocrine tumours?
Neuroendocrine tumours arise from neuroendocrine cells and can occur in several organs.
Can endocrine tumours be inherited?
Some endocrine tumours occur as part of hereditary syndromes such as MEN1, MEN2 and other genetic conditions.