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Treatment options for patients with large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung

Authors: Akira Iyoda, Takashi Makino, Satoshi Koezuka, Hajime Otsuka, Yoshinobu Hata

Published in: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | Issue 6/2014

Abstract

Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the lung is categorized as a variant of large cell carcinomas, and LCNEC tumors display biological behaviors resembling those of small cell lung carcinomas and features of high-grade neuroendocrine tumors. Because patients with LCNEC have a poor prognosis, surgery alone is not sufficient. Multimodality therapies, including adjuvant chemotherapy, appear promising for improved prognosis in patients with LCNEC. In this review article, we discuss treatment options for patients with LCNEC of the lung.

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Title: Treatment options for patients with large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung
Authors: Akira Iyoda
Takashi Makino
Satoshi Koezuka
Hajime Otsuka
Yoshinobu Hata
Publication date: 01-06-2014
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery / Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 1863-6705
Electronic ISSN: 1863-6713
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-014-0379-9

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