Neuroendocrine carcinoma

Therapeutic area
Oncology
Rare disease
No

Definition
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.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Neuroendocrine carcinoma
Therapeutic area
Oncology

  • neuroendocrine carcinoma
  • NEC
  • neuroendocrine cancer
  • neuroendocrine carcinoma

Severity
Severe

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0004993

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