Large cell neuroendocrine cancer

Updated on Nov 04, 2023

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Large-cell neuroendocrine cancer refers to the large-cell type of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems. They can be benign or malignant, and can occur:

in the lung, with one rare form known as giant-cell carcinoma of the lung, for which specialized treatments are available.

in the cervix

in the intestine or elsewhere in the body.

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Large-cell neuroendocrine cancer Wikipedia

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