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Descriptor English:
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Carcinoma, Giant Cell
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Descriptor Spanish:
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carcinoma de células gigantes
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Carcinoma de Células Gigantes
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Synonyms English:
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Carcinomas, Giant Cell
Cell Carcinoma, Giant
Cell Carcinomas, Giant
Giant Cell Carcinoma
Giant Cell Carcinomas
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Tree Number:
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C04.557.470.200.220
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Definition English:
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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) |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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coordinate with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term
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History Note English:
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94
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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31594
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Unique Identifier:
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D018286
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Similar:
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DeCS
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