Occult small cell lung carcinoma
Occult small cell lung carcinoma
Definition
A small cell lung carcinoma detectable by sputum cytology only. The primary tumor is undetectable radiographically or during bronchoscopy; therefore, it can not be assessed.
Also known as occult small cell carcinoma of lung, occult small cell carcinoma of the lung, occult small cell lung carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bronchi | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| 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 |