Neuroendocrine carcinoma

MONDO:0002120

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.

Also known as: NEC, neuroendocrine cancer, neuroendocrine carcinoma

3436 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 106 tagged with Neuroendocrine carcinoma itself.

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