Lung Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation that arises from the lung. It is characterized by the presence of malignant large cells, more than 10 mitoses per 2 mm2, and necrosis. It usually has an aggressive clinical course.

**Synonyms:** - LCNEC of the Lung - Large Cell Lung Carcinoma with Neuroendocrine Differentiation - Large Cell Lung Neuroendocrine Carcinoma - Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Lung - Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Lung - Pulmonary Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma