Abstract

Background: Small cell carcinoma is an aggressive malignant tumor characterized by small-sized cells with scant cytoplasm, nuclei with finely granular chromatin and absent nucleoli, and a high mitotic count. The most common site is the lung which comprises 10-15 percent of all lung cancers. Rare sites of small cell carcinoma include the uterus, cervix, prostate, larynx, sweat glands, and gastrointestinal tract. No matter the site, it is an aggressive disease and is usually associated with a poor prognosis.

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