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neuroendocrine carcinomas

Tuesday 27 September 2016

neuroendocrine carcinoma

High-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas and carcinoids can arise in different sites such as lung, gastrointestinal tract, prostate, and skin.

Classic neuroendocrine markers are CD56 , synaptophysin, and chromogranin .

Types

 large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNC )
 small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SCNC )

See also

 neuroendocrine tumors