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Living with Childhood carcinoid tumor

A rare type of carcinoid tumor that occurs in childhood.

Understanding Childhood carcinoid tumor

Childhood carcinoid tumor is a rare carcinoid tumor that occurs during childhood.

GARD gives very little detail about this condition. It describes it only as a rare carcinoid tumor that occurs in children.

Signs & symptoms

GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.

Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.

Diagnosis

  1. Talk with your doctor

    Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.

  2. See a specialist

    Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.

  3. Ask which tests can help

    Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.

Care & treatment

Care team
A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
Expert care
Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
Treatment
GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
Research
Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.

General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.

Everyday life

Living with a rare condition is easier with support.

  • Connect with International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance and other patient organizations
  • Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
  • Ask about patient registries that help research
  • Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Bring these questions to your next doctor visit
Where is the tumor located, and what does that mean for my child?
What tests and scans will be needed to follow it?
Which specialists should be part of my child's care team?

Quick facts

GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.

Also known as: carcinoid tumor (disease) of childhood; carcinoid tumour (disease) of childhood; childhood carcinoid tumor (disease); childhood carcinoid tumour (disease); paediatric carcinoid tumour (disease); pediatric carcinoid tumor (disease)

Patient organizations

Source: NIH GARD · Childhood carcinoid tumorGARD ID 9315 · GARD page updated September 2026 · Plain-language summary by Know Rare; editorial review pending. General information, not medical advice.

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