A neuroendocrine tumour is a rare tumour that can develop in many different organs of the body. It affects the cells that release hormones into the bloodstream (neuroendocrine cells).
Symptoms of neuroendocrine tumours
The symptoms of a neuroendocrine tumour depend on where in the body it is and what hormones it produces.
For example,a tumour in the digestive system (gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumour) may cause , or tummy pains.
A tumour in the lung (pulmonary neuroendocrine tumour) may cause wheezing or a persistent .
Some tumours may lead to abnormally large amounts of hormones being released into the bloodstream. These are known as “functioning tumours” and can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, flushing, cramps, wheezing,, changes in blood pressure and heart problems.