[Pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors : Current review].

CLINICAL ISSUE

Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the lung are a heterogenous tumor group. The pathological classification comprises diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia, classic neuroendocrine tumors, and neuroendocrine carcinoma. Classic neuroendocrine tumors include typical and atypical carcinoid tumors.

DIAGNOSTIC WORK-UP: Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis and can help in identifying the tumor biology. Overall, this tumor group is rare, comprising less than 2% of all thoracic tumors.

PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

In the current review, the various tumors are presented and important aspects regarding pathological classification, imaging modalities, and treatment are described.