Author(s):
Mrs. R. Deepa, Mrs. D. Kavitha
Email(s):
deepamaheswari78@gmail.com
DOI:
10.5958/2454-2652.2020.00040.2 
Address:
Mrs. R. Deepa1, Mrs. D. Kavitha2
1Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Coimbatore
2Nursing Tutor, College of Nursing, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Coimbatore
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 8,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2020
ABSTRACT:
Neuro endocrine tumor is neoplasm that arise from the cells of endocrine and nervous system. Many are benign, while some are malignant. Intestine is the common site of this type of tumor, and also found in pancreas, lung and other rest of the body. Five –year survival rates can be as high as 90% when the tumors haven’t spread to distant organs or lymph nodes. It is diagnosed in early stages and properly treated, can be favorable. Case History: Mr. Mani, 65 years who admitted in a private hospital with severe abdominal pain, aphasia and constipation for the past few months. He is a known case of hypothyroidism, CVT. On the day of admission, he was conscious and oriented. He was treated by anti-emetics, steroids, anti-platelet, anti-thyroid and anti-coagulant.
Cite this article:
Mrs. R. Deepa, Mrs. D. Kavitha. Neuro Endocrine Tumor (NET). Int. J. of Advances in Nur. Management. 2020; 8(2):169-170. doi: 10.5958/2454-2652.2020.00040.2
Cite(Electronic):
Mrs. R. Deepa, Mrs. D. Kavitha. Neuro Endocrine Tumor (NET). Int. J. of Advances in Nur. Management. 2020; 8(2):169-170. doi: 10.5958/2454-2652.2020.00040.2 Available on: https://ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2020-8-2-15