Laryngeal small cell carcinoma

Laryngeal small cell carcinoma

Definition

A rare carcinoma that arises from the larynx. It is characterized by the presence of small neuroendocrine cells. It metastasizes early and has an aggressive clinical course.

Also known as laryngeal small cell carcinoma, laryngeal throat small cell cancer, larynx small cell carcinoma, small cell carcinoma of larynx, small cell carcinoma of the larynx — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region 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
Larynx Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Larynx Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Throat Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0