Pancreatic small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma

Pancreatic small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma

Definition

An aggressive, high-grade and poorly differentiated carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation that arises from the pancreas. It is characterized by the presence of malignant small cells.

Also known as endocrine pancreas small cell carcinoma, pancreatic small cell NEC, pancreatic small cell NEC G3, pancreatic small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, small cell carcinoma of endocrine pancreas — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system 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
Pancreas Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0