Carcinoma, Giant Cell

An epithelial neoplasm characterized by unusually large anaplastic cells. It is highly malignant with fulminant clinical course, bizarre histologic appearance and poor prognosis. It is most common in the lung and thyroid. (From Stedman, 25th ed and Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): C04.557.470.200.220

MeSH Unique ID: D018286

Entry Terms:

• Carcinomas, Giant Cell
• Cell Carcinoma, Giant
• Cell Carcinomas, Giant
• Giant Cell Carcinoma
• Giant Cell Carcinomas

Previous Indexing:

• Carcinoma (1966-1993)
• Giant Cell Tumors (1966-1989)

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Diseases Category
Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Carcinoma
Carcinoma, Giant Cell