WHO classification of Thoracic Tumors defines lung carcinoid tumors (LCTs) as well-differentiated neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) classified in low grade typical (TC) and intermediate grade atypical carcinoids (AC). Limited data exist concerning protein expression and morphologic factors able to predict disease aggressiveness. Though Ki-67 has proved to be a powerful diagnostic and prognostic factor for Gastro-entero-pancreatic NENs, its role in lung NENs is still debated.

Lung carcinoid tumours: histology and Ki-67, the eternal rivalry

Simbolo, Michele;Scarpa, Aldo;
2023-01-01

Abstract

WHO classification of Thoracic Tumors defines lung carcinoid tumors (LCTs) as well-differentiated neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) classified in low grade typical (TC) and intermediate grade atypical carcinoids (AC). Limited data exist concerning protein expression and morphologic factors able to predict disease aggressiveness. Though Ki-67 has proved to be a powerful diagnostic and prognostic factor for Gastro-entero-pancreatic NENs, its role in lung NENs is still debated.
2023
Ki-67 index; OTP; immunohistochemistry; lung carcinoid tumors; neuroendocrine neoplasms
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