In:
Tumori Journal, SAGE Publications, Vol. 67, No. 4 ( 1981-08), p. 253-272
Abstract:
The WHO Histological Classification of Lung Tumours, published in 1967, has been revised. The main features are as follows: Squamous cell carcinoma (epidermoid carcinoma) has the same definition as in the original version, i.e., the identification of keratin and/or intercellular bridges by light microscopy. Three degrees of histological differentiation are described. Dysplasia and carcinoma in situ are discussed. Small cell carcinoma is divided into oat-cell carcinoma, an intermediate cell type and a category for oat-cell carcinomas combined with other major types. Adenocarcinoma includes the acinar, papillary and bronchiolo-alveolar forms and the solid carcinomas with mucus formation (previously part of the large cell carcinoma group). Mesothelial tumours are divided into fibrous, epithelial and biphasic subtypes. A number of less common tumours and tumour-like lesions are defined.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0300-8916
,
2038-2529
DOI:
10.1177/030089168106700401
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1981
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280962-X
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2267832-3