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49. Microcellular carcinoma of the lung: Difference between revisions
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Many mitotic figures are visible. | Many mitotic figures are visible. | ||
The chromatin of the tumor cells is granular, making it look like salt and pepper.[[File:Small cell lung cancer tumour cells.png|thumb|Close-up of the tumor. Note that the cells don’t form any structures (glands, layers). They just exist next to each other.| | The chromatin of the tumor cells is granular, making it look like salt and pepper.[[File:Small cell lung cancer tumour cells.png|thumb|Close-up of the tumor. Note that the cells don’t form any structures (glands, layers). They just exist next to each other.|245x245px]]'''Diagnosis''': Small-cell lung carcinoma | ||
'''Risk factors''': Smoking | '''Risk factors''': Smoking | ||