Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Endocrine Glands

Preferred Label : Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Endocrine Glands;

NCIt synonyms : Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Endocrine Organs;

NCIt definition : A malignant neoplasm that has spread from its original site of growth to an endocrine gland. Representative examples include metastases to pituitary and adrenal glands that result in diabetes insipidus and adrenal insufficiency, respectively. Representative examples of primary tumors metastasizing to endocrine glands include breast carcinomas, lung carcinomas, and melanomas.;

Neoplastic status : Malignant;

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Origin ID

C215678;

Has associated anatomic sites
- Endocrine Gland [NCIt concept]
- Endocrine System [NCIt concept]
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- Benign Cellular Infiltrate [NCIt concept]
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- Malignant Cell [NCIt concept]
- Neoplastic Cell [NCIt concept]
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- Malignant Cellular Infiltrate [NCIt concept]
- Metastatic Lesion [NCIt concept]
- Secondary Lesion [NCIt concept]
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- Endocrine Gland [NCIt concept]
- Endocrine System [NCIt concept]

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