Primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors (PHNETs) or NET in the liver are an extremely uncommon subtype of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). This condition usually arises from cells of your neuroendocrine system. Because of the rarity of this condition, there isn’t sufficient data to back up how common this tumor is in the liver. However, we have some evidence regarding who can develop NET in the liver.
Typically, any gender or age group can develop neuroendocrine tumors, including children. However, NETs are extremely uncommon in children, teenagers, and young adults. And even if they occur, there are rare chances they will develop in the liver. The average age of getting diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors in the liver ranges between 50 and 60. Furthermore, females are more prone to develop this condition compared to males.
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