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Carcinoma, Small Cell

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)

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): C04.557.470.200.380

MeSH Unique ID: D018288

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Carcinomas, Small Cell
Small Cell Carcinomas
Carcinoma, Oat Cell
Carcinomas, Oat Cell
Oat Cell Carcinomas
Oat Cell Carcinoma
Small Cell Carcinoma

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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung

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