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
- DOID 1800 per MONDO
- MESH D018278 per MONDO
- NCIT C3773 per MONDO
- SCTID 253000007 per MONDO
- UMLS C0206695 per MONDO
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 |