Carcinoma, Giant Cell
Synonyms
Carcinomas, Giant Cell
Cell Carcinoma, Giant
Cell Carcinomas, Giant
Giant Cell Carcinoma
Giant Cell Carcinomas
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)