Large cell

Micrograph showing large cells. H&E stain.

Large cell is a term used in oncology. It does not refer to a particular type of cell; rather it refers to cells that are larger than would be normally expected for that type. It is frequently used when describing lymphoma and lung cancer.

It was more frequently used in the past than it is used today, when doctors often could tell little about a cell other than its size, and it was used for classification systems such as the "Working Formulation" for lymphoma. As such, the term lives on in the names of many conditions, even when the size of the cell is no longer one of the most important diagnostic criteria.

The phrase giant cell is also frequently used, especially with carcinoma.

Giant cell tumors include giant-cell tumor of bone, giant-cell tumor of the tendon sheath,[1] and giant cell fibroblastoma.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Giant+Cell+Tumors at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
  2. ^ Dong SS, Wang N, Yang CP, Zhang GC, Liang WH, Zhao J, Qi Y (2020). "Giant Cell-Rich Solitary Fibrous Tumor in the Nasopharynx: Case Report and Literature Review". OncoTargets and Therapy. 13: 6819–6826. doi:10.2147/OTT.S252696. PMC 7367732. PMID 32764969.


Stub icon

This oncology article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.