Definition: An anaplastic, highly malignant, and usually bronchogenic carcinoma composed of small ovoid cells with scanty neoplasm. It is characterized by a dominant, deeply basophilic nucleus, and absent or indistinct nucleoli. (From Stedman, 25th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1286-7)
coordinate (IM) with probably LUNG NEOPLASMS (IM), otherwise coordinate IM with other precoordinated organ/neoplasm term (IM) if appropriate; SMALL CELL LUNG CARCINOMA is also available DF: SCLC
See AlsoCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Other names Carcinoma, Oat Cell; Small Cell Carcinomas; Oat Cell Carcinomas; Carcinomas, Small Cell; Carcinomas, Oat Cell; Small Cell Carcinoma; Oat Cell Carcinoma
