Thymic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
Thymic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
Definition
An aggressive, non-small cell, poorly differentiated thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma, characterized by the presence of a high mitotic rate and, almost always, necrosis.
Also known as large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the Thymus, large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of Thymus, thymic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, thymic LCNEC, thymus large cell carcinoma, thymus large cell 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 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thymus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thymus | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |