Carcinoid Tumors

Also known as:  Carcinoid Tumours

Carcinoid Tumors are small, slow growing tumors that usually occur in the Gastrointestinal System, but can also occur in the Pancreas, Testes, Ovaries or Lungs.  As Carcinoid Tumors grow very slowly, it usually takes many years before they become sizable or cause symptoms.

The symptoms produced by the excessive production of these substances as a result of Carcinoid Tumors is known as Carcinoid Syndrome.

Lipids

 Carcinoid Tumors often produce excessive Prostaglandins.

Neuropeptides

 Carcinoid Tumors often produce excessive Bradykinin.

Neurotransmitters

 Carcinoid Tumors often produce excessive Histamine.

 Carcinoid Tumors often produce excessive Serotonin.