Small cell carcinoma

Small cell carcinoma

Definition

A neuroendocrine carcinoma composed of small malignant cells which are often said to resemble "oat cells" under the microscope. Small cell carcinoma most often affects the lungs. Clinically, this is often a rapidly growing cancer that spreads to distant sites early.

Also known as oat cell cancer, oat cell carcinoma, small cell cancer, small cell car. (extrapulmonary), small cell carcinoma, small cell carcinoma (extrapulmonary), small cell NEC, small 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

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Cisplatin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Topotecan may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)