Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder is a cancer that occurs in the gallbladder and has an endocrine function.
There are four common types, namely large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, carcinoid tumor, atypical carcinoid tumor, and small cell carcinoma. Of these, carcinoid tumors have the best prognosis, with low rates of metastasis and recurrence. Small cell carcinoma is highly malignant and progresses rapidly.
Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder is usually treated by surgery, including local excision, radical resection, palliative treatment and so on.
The specific scope of surgical resection needs to be judged comprehensively with clinical conditions, including the size of tumor, infiltration degree, lymph node involvement and metastasis.
It is recommended that patients should not be afraid and fearful, and go to regular hospitals in time for examination and clear diagnosis, and then be treated under the guidance of doctors to avoid delaying the condition.