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