Neuroendocrine Tumors
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When there are suggestive findings on imaging studies or unexplained hormonal symptoms, the presence of neuroendocrine tumors may be considered. These are neoplasms that originate in cells capable of producing hormones and that can appear in different organs, such as the digestive tract, the lungs, or the pancreas.
How they present: They vary greatly depending on their location; some release substances that cause symptoms such as flushing, diarrhea, or changes in blood pressure, while others grow silently.
Common causes: In many cases no trigger is identified; at times they are associated with hereditary syndromes.
Which specialist treats them? Their study is usually multidisciplinary and includes the nuclear medicine specialist for functional imaging and, depending on the location, the neurosurgeon. When symptoms are persistent and without a clear explanation, a specialized evaluation is key.
Data on 17 doctors who treat neuroendocrine tumors
Which specialist treats neuroendocrine tumors?
Neuroendocrine tumors are treated by a nuclear medicine specialist, who uses specialized imaging studies for diagnosis and follow-up. See this specialist if you have a diagnosis or suspicion of this type of tumor.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neuroendocrine tumors
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Elizabeth Maldonado Espinosa
Dr. María Elena Córdoba Mosqueda
Dr. José Luis Arista Ramírez
Dr. José Ignacio Madrigal Ramírez
Dr. David Ricardo Cardoza Ochoa
Dr. Jonathan Samuel Morgado Vázquez
Dr. Sebastián Rodrigo Román González
Dr. Carlos Israel Gallegos Ríos
Dr. Guillermo Ley Hurtado
Dr. Alma García Nájera
Dr. Roberto Cervantes Uribe
Dr. Paulo Rafael Murillo Blanco
Dr. Julio César Ramírez Reyes
Dr. Julio César Ramírez Reyes
Frequently asked questions
What is neuroendocrine tumors?
When there are suggestive findings on imaging studies or unexplained hormonal symptoms, the presence of neuroendocrine tumors may be considered. These are neoplasms that originate in cells capable of producing hormones and that can appear in different organs, such as the digestive tract, the lungs, ...
Which doctor treats neuroendocrine tumors?
Neuroendocrine tumors are treated by a nuclear medicine specialist, who uses specialized imaging studies for diagnosis and follow-up. See this specialist if you have a diagnosis or suspicion of this type of tumor.