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Summary

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a type of highly malignant lung cancer that is composed of small ovoid cells. In the past, SCLC was called oat cell carcinoma because the microscopic appearance of the cells was felt to resemble oats. SLCLC usually originates near the bronchi and in many cases may grow and metastasize quickly. [from HPO]

Available tests

36 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: OSRC, PPP1R130, RB, p105-Rb, p110-RB1, pRb, pp110, RB1
    Summary: RB transcriptional corepressor 1

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Practice guidelines

  • NCCN, 2023
    NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN GuidelinesĀ®), Small Cell Lung Cancer, 2023
  • NICE, 2023
    UK NICE guideline NG122, Lung cancer: diagnosis and management, 2023
  • AHRQ, 2013
    Technology Assessment on Genetic Testing or Molecular Pathology Testing of Cancers with Unknown Primary Site to Determine Origin (ARCHIVED)

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