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Non-small cell lung carcinoma(NSCLC)

MedGen UID:
40104
Concept ID:
C0007131
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Non-small cell lung cancer; NSCLC
SNOMED CT: Non-small cell lung cancer (254637007); NSCLC - Non-small cell lung cancer (254637007)
 
HPO: HP:0030358
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0005233
OMIM®: 211980
Orphanet: ORPHA488201

Definition

A group of at least three distinct histological types of lung cancer, including non-small cell squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. Non-small cell lung carcinomas have a poor response to conventional chemotherapy. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVNon-small cell lung carcinoma

Conditions with this feature

Lung cancer
MedGen UID:
66885
Concept ID:
C0242379
Neoplastic Process
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the lung.

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Prognosis

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    Curated

    • NCCN, 2024
      NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, 2024
    • NICE, 2023
      UK NICE guideline NG122, Lung cancer: diagnosis and management, 2023
    • AHRQ, 2013
      Technology Assessment on Genetic Testing or Molecular Pathology Testing of Cancers with Unknown Primary Site to Determine Origin (ARCHIVED)

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