Lung occult squamous cell carcinoma

Lung occult squamous cell carcinoma

Definition

A squamous 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 squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, occult squamous cell lung carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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