Small cell lung cancer.
Small cell lung cancer is a unique form of lung cancer characterized by rapid growth, dissemination at diagnosis, and responsiveness to both radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It accounts for about one quarter of all lung cancers and, left untreated, results in the shortest survival of any pulmonary neoplasm, with a median survival of two to four months. This article reviews the epidemiology, pathology, clinical characteristics, staging, and treatment of this disease.
Hinson
J A
JA
Division of Pulmonary Care and Environmental Medicine, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia.
Perry
M C
MC
D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis