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Some areas show cell with nuclei that “mold” into each other.
Some areas show cell with nuclei that “mold” into each other.


Many mitotic figures are visible.
Many mitotic figures are visible.[[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]]


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
The chromatin of the tumor cells is granular, making it look like salt and pepper.
 
'''Diagnosis''': Small-cell lung carcinoma


'''Risk factors''': Smoking
'''Risk factors''': Smoking