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Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
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Definition
: A form of highly malignant lung cancer that is composed of small ovoid cells (SMALL CELL CARCINOMA).
coordinate IM with LUNG NEOPLASMS (IM); CARCINOMA, NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG and CARCINOMA, SMALL CELL are also available
Other names
Small Cell Lung Cancer; Oat Cell Lung Cancer; Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung; Oat Cell Carcinoma of Lung