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Will Neuro Endocrine Tumour Lead To Carcinoid Tumours? Which Test To Do?
my moms both sisters had neuroendocrine carcinoid tumors. one died one is alive . my mom just tested positive fore neuro endocrine tumor on chromogrananA. what are her chances are developing carcinoid tumors.
she has 4 daughters she we all get tested? what is the test we should use?
she has 4 daughters she we all get tested? what is the test we should use?
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
Carcinoid tumors are type of neuroendocrine tumor.
Why was the CgA ordered.
Does she have symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors.
CgA is elevated even when carcinoid tumors are present.
CgA values are used to aid in diagnosis and mainly to moniter the effect of treatment.
With multiple cases in family , its suggestive of a MEN 1 mutation. Consult an oncologist regarding testing for MEN 1 mutations.
Why was the CgA ordered.
Does she have symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors.
CgA is elevated even when carcinoid tumors are present.
CgA values are used to aid in diagnosis and mainly to moniter the effect of treatment.
With multiple cases in family , its suggestive of a MEN 1 mutation. Consult an oncologist regarding testing for MEN 1 mutations.
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