Apudoma
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In pathology
, an apudoma is an endocrine tumour that arises from an APUD cell
from structures such as the ampulla of Vater, pancreas
, and prostate
.
They are derived from neural crest cells.
The term dates back to at least 1975.
Because the label "Apudoma" is very general, it is preferred to use a more specific term when possible.
Pathology
Pathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
, an apudoma is an endocrine tumour that arises from an APUD cell
APUD cell
right|thumb|350px|Actions of the major digestive hormones secreted by APUD cellsAPUD cells constitute a group of apparently unrelated endocrine cells, which were named by the scientist A.G.E. Pearse, who developed the APUD concept in the early 60's. These cells share the common function of...
from structures such as the ampulla of Vater, pancreas
Pancreas
The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. It is both an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin, as well as a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist...
, and prostate
Prostate
The prostate is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male reproductive system in most mammals....
.
They are derived from neural crest cells.
The term dates back to at least 1975.
Because the label "Apudoma" is very general, it is preferred to use a more specific term when possible.