large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma

Your pathology report for large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung

Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is an aggressive type of lung cancer made up of neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells found throughout the body that produce chemicals called hormones. These hormones help regulate the activity of other cells and tissues. In the lungs, LCNEC typically begins in the walls of the airways, often …
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