Lung epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma

Lung epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma

Definition

A lung carcinoma arising within the bronchi or bronchial tubes. It is characterized by the presence of myoepithelial cells, spindle cells, clear cells, and duct-forming epithelial cells. Surgical resection may be curative.

Also known as lung epithelial-myoepithelial cancer, lung epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Lungs Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lungs Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0