Classification of Primary Malignant Lung Tumors

Classification of Primary Malignant Lung Tumors

Type

Example

Carcinoma

Small cell lung cancer

Oat cell

Intermediate cell

Combined

Non–small cell lung cancer

Adenocarcinoma

Acinar

Bronchioloalveolar

Papillary

Solid

Adenosquamous

Large cell

Clear cell

Giant cell

Squamous cell

Spindle cell

Other

Bronchial gland carcinoma

Adenoid cystic

Mucoepidermoid

Carcinoid

Lymphoma

Primary pulmonary Hodgkin

Primary pulmonary non-Hodgkin

Mesothelioma