Small Cell Carcinoma

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Is a:
  • Neoplastic Process
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)
Synonyms:
  • Carcinoma, Oat Cell
  • Carcinomas, Oat Cell
  • Carcinomas, Small Cell
  • Oat Cell Carcinoma
  • Oat Cell Carcinomas
  • Small Cell Carcinoma
  • Small Cell Carcinomas
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