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Carcinoma, Giant Cell
Medical Definition: | 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 & Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992) |
Guide Notes: | /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM) |
Previously Indexed: | Carcinoma (1966-1993),Giant Cell Tumors (1966-1989) |
Carcinoma, Giant Cell Medical Definitions and Terms
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