A carcinoid tumor starts in the hormone-producing cells of
various organs. Carcinoid tumors most often develop in the
gastrointestinal tract, in organs such as the stomach or intestines, or
in the lungs.
However, a carcinoid tumor can also develop in the pancreas, a man’s
testicles, or a woman’s ovaries. More than one carcinoid tumor can occur
in the same organ.
Here is a general overview of where carcinoid tumors begin:
- 39% occur in the small intestine.
- 15% occur in the rectum.
- 10% occur in the bronchial system of the lungs.
- 7% occur in the appendix.
- 5% to 7% occur in the colon.
- 2% to 4% occur in the stomach.
- 2% to 3% occur in the pancreas.
- About 1% occurs in the liver.
- They rarely occur in ovaries, testicles, and other organs.
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