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Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
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Definition
: Malignant neoplasm arising from the epithelium of the BRONCHI. It represents a large group of epithelial lung malignancies which can be divided into two clinical groups: SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER and NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG CARCINOMA.
coordinate IM with LUNG NEOPLASMS (IM), not BRONCHIAL NEOPLASMS; do not confuse entry term CARCINOMA, BRONCHIAL with BRONCHIAL NEOPLASMS
Examples
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
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Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Other names
Carcinoma, Bronchial; Carcinomas, Bronchogenic; Carcinomas, Bronchial; Bronchogenic Carcinomas; Bronchogenic Carcinoma; Bronchial Carcinomas; Bronchial Carcinoma