Thymus small cell carcinoma
Thymus small cell carcinoma
Definition
An aggressive, small cell, poorly differentiated thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma, characterized by the presence of a high mitotic rate and numerous apoptotic bodies.
Also known as small cell carcinoma of the Thymus, small cell carcinoma of Thymus, thymic small cell carcinoma, thymic small cell carcinoma neuroendocrine type, Thymus small cell 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 |