What kind of nodule is small cell carcinoma

Small cell carcinoma is not a nodule, it is a type of lung cancer and is a lowly differentiated neuroendocrine tumor. The cells of small cell carcinoma are smaller and also have neuroendocrine granules within the cells, so they will secrete substances and the ability to receive substances, so the small cell carcinoma’s can sometimes cause carcinoid syndrome. Small cell carcinoma has strong proliferation ability, and extensive metastasis will occur in early stage, usually when it is found, there are already metastasis in other parts of the body, and it is seldom confined to the chest only. Small cell carcinoma is mainly of central type, and its clinical manifestations are cough and dyspnea. It is suggested that patients should go to the hospital for relevant examination, and under the guidance of physicians, they should carry out comprehensive treatment such as surgery, drug treatment and radiation therapy.