Definition : 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) [MeSH];
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) [MeSH]