Large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung usually refers mainly to large-cell carcinoma of the lung, which belongs to neuroendocrine tumors, and requires prompt medical treatment once detected.
Lung cancer can be pathologically categorized into peripheral lung cancer, central lung cancer, as well as carcinoid, small cell carcinoma and large cell carcinoma. The latter three types belong to neuroendocrine tumors, which originate from peptidergic neurons and neuroendocrine cells, and are capable of producing biologically active amines and peptide hormones, among which large-cell lung cancer is a tumor with significant malignancy and high metastasis.
In addition, large cell lung cancer is also a kind of non-small cell lung cancer, with low incidence, and is usually found with large tumor size, clear boundaries and occasional cavities. Early stage of large cell lung cancer is often treated with surgery, supplemented by chemotherapy after surgery, while progressive or metastatic lung cancer is often treated with chemotherapy, targeted drugs and immunotherapy.
It is suggested that patients should consult the doctor in time and take active treatment to avoid delaying the condition.