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Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung (LCNEC) is a highly malignant neoplasm arising from transformed epithelial cells originating in tissues within the pulmonary tree. It is currently considered to be a subtype of large cell lung carcinoma.
LCNEC is often generically grouped among the non-small cell lung carcinomas.
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Variants
The World Health Organization classification of lung tumors recognizes a variant of LCNEC, namely "combined large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma" (c-LCNEC).
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References
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External links
- Lung Cancer Home Page. The National Cancer Institute site containing further reading and resources about lung cancer.
- [1]. World Health Organization Histological Classification of Lung and Pleural Tumours. 4th Edition.
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