The Dispersed Neuroendocrine System, Its Bronchopulmonary Elements, and Neuroendocrine Tumors Presumed to be Derived from Them: Myths, Mistaken Notions, and Misunderstandings

The increasing recognition of the dispersed neuroendocrine system and its importance in human physiology has impacted our understanding of physiology, pathophysiology, and histopathology. It has been the subject of a great deal of controversy and debate, giving rise to certain misunderstandings. Thi...

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Published in:Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2006, Vol.18 (3), p.178-182
Main Authors: Warren, William H., Hammar, Samuel P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bronchi - pathology
Bronchial Neoplasms - pathology
Bronchoscopy
dispersed neuroendocrine system
histopathology
Humans
Lung - pathology
Lung Neoplasms - pathology
Neuroendocrine Tumors - pathology
Neurosecretory Systems - physiology
Neurosecretory Systems - physiopathology
pathophysiology
physiology
Risk Assessment
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Summary:The increasing recognition of the dispersed neuroendocrine system and its importance in human physiology has impacted our understanding of physiology, pathophysiology, and histopathology. It has been the subject of a great deal of controversy and debate, giving rise to certain misunderstandings. This article attempts to put some of these issues in perspective, especially as they relate to the bronchopulmonary tree.
ISSN:1043-0679
1532-9488
DOI:10.1053/j.semtcvs.2006.08.003