Large cell carcinoma:
Chapter: 12
Refers to a group of poorly differentiated carcinomas which lack histologic features of squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, or small cell carcinoma (i.e., This is a "waste basket" group). This group of poorly differentiated tumors could also be referred to as poorly differentiated carcinoma, non-small cell type. They usually have a solid pattern and are composed of large malignant cells having a moderate amount of cytoplasm.