Carcinoma, Giant Cell (also known as Carcinomas, Giant Cell, Cell Carcinoma, Giant): 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

NIH MeSH · D018286Diseases

Carcinoma, Giant Cell

Also known asCarcinomas, Giant Cell · Cell Carcinoma, Giant · Cell Carcinomas, Giant · Giant Cell Carcinoma · Giant Cell Carcinomas

Definition

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)

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.470.200.220

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Common questions about Carcinoma, Giant Cell

What does Carcinoma, Giant Cell mean in medicine?
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) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Carcinoma, Giant Cell known by any other names?
Yes. Carcinoma, Giant Cell is also referred to as Carcinomas, Giant Cell, Cell Carcinoma, Giant, Cell Carcinomas, Giant, Giant Cell Carcinoma in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Carcinoma, Giant Cell sit in the medical classification?
Carcinoma, Giant Cell falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.200.220). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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