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ovarian small cell carcinoma

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Disease Overview

A carcinoma that arises from the ovary and is characterized by the presence of small malignant cells. It includes small cell carcinoma, hypercalcemic type and small cell carcinoma, pulmonary type.


Synonyms

  • SCCO
  • ovarian small cell NEC
  • ovarian small cell cancer
  • ovarian small cell carcinoma
  • ovarian small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
  • ovary small cell carcinoma
  • small cell carcinoma of ovary
  • small cell carcinoma of the ovary
  • small cell ovarian carcinoma

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Orphanet has a summary about this condition that may include information on the diagnosis, care, and treatment as well as other resources. Some of the information and resources are available in languages other than English. The summary may include medical terms, so we encourage you to share and discuss this information with your doctor. Orphanet is the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and the Health Programme of the European Union.

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