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Carcinoma, Small Cell  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An anaplastic, highly malignant, and usually bronchogenic carcinoma composed of small ovoid cells with scanty neoplasm. It is characterized by a dominant, deeply basophilic nucleus, and absent or indistinct nucleoli. (From Stedman, 25th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1286-7)

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Entry terms

  • Carcinoma, Oat Cell
  • Oat Cell Carcinoma
  • Small Cell Carcinoma

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FZ6FSFNG-P

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