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 |