What is capsular invasion in Endocrine Oncology?

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A rare functional neuroendocrine tumor secreting vasoactive intestinal peptide, causing watery diarrhea syndrome.

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Tumor penetration through the fibrous capsule surrounding an organ, an important prognostic factor in thyroid cancer sta...

capsule invasion capsular penetration

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capsular invasion IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Tumor penetration through the fibrous capsule surrounding an organ, an important...

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