neuroendocrine carcinoma
A malignant neuroendocrine neoplasm composed of cells containing secretory granules that stain positive for NSE and chromogranin. The neoplastic cells are often round and form clusters or trabecular sheets. Representative examples are small cell carcinoma, large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma.
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carcinoma
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MONDO:0019496
neuroendocrine neoplasm
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MONDO:0021069
malignant endocrine neoplasm
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NEC
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neuroendocrine cancer
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neuroendocrine carcinoma
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