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