Neuroendocrine carcinoma

Neuroendocrine carcinoma

Definition

A malignant neuroendocrine neoplasm composed of cells containing secretory granules that stain positive for NSE and chromogranin. The neoplastic cells are often round and form clusters or trabecular sheets. Representative examples are small cell carcinoma, large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma.

Also known as NEC, neuroendocrine cancer, neuroendocrine carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0