neuroendocrine carcinoma


neuroendocrine carcinoma

tumor originating in neuroendocrine cells; most common in the lung, but may occur in any organ.

neuroendocrine carcinoma

Any of a diverse group of malignancies, such as carcinoid, islet cell tumors, neuroblastoma, and small-cell carcinomas of the lung. All have dense core granules and produce polypeptides that can be identified by immunochemical methods. See also: carcinoma