Small cell carcinoma of the lung pathophysiology
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Overview
Pathophysiology
SCLC is the most aggressive form of lung cancer. It usually starts in the breathing tubes (bronchi) in the center of the chest. Although the cancer cells are small, they grow very quickly and create large tumors. These tumors often spread rapidly (metastasize) to other parts of the body, including the brain, liver, and bone.
Gross Pathology
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Histopathologic image of oat cell carcinoma of the lung. Gross fixed tissue opened bronchus at hilum showing tumor close-up.
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Lung: Carcinoma: Gross natural color good photo of left upper lobe neoplasm extending into mediastinal pleura and surrounding portion of aorta node metastasis easily seen small cell carcinoma (unusual spindle cell areas)