Thymus Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation that arises from the thymus. It is characterized by the presence of malignant small cells and more than 10 mitoses per 2 mm2. The prognosis is poor.

**Synonyms:** - Small Cell Carcinoma of Thymus - Small Cell Carcinoma of the Thymus - Thymic Small Cell Carcinoma - Thymic Small Cell Carcinoma Neuroendocrine Type - Thymic Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma - Thymus Small Cell Carcinoma