Preferred Label : Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma;
NCIt synonyms : Signet-Ring Cell Carcinoma;
NCIt related terms : signet ring cell carcinoma;
NCIt definition : A usually aggressive, poorly differentiated invasive adenocarcinoma characterized
by the presence of malignant glandular cells in which the nucleus is pressed to one
side by the presence of intracytoplasmic mucus. It may arise from the stomach, small
and large intestine, ampulla of Vater, appendix, gallbladder, pancreas, lung, bladder,
breast, and prostate gland.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A highly malignant type of cancer typically found in glandular cells that
line the digestive organs. The cells resemble signet rings when examined under a microscope.;
Neoplastic status : Malignant;
ICD-O code : 8490/3;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044297;
Origin ID : C3774;
UMLS CUI : C0206696;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
DO Cross reference
Disease excludes abnormal cell
Semantic type(s)
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
concept_is_in_subset
disease_excludes_finding
disease_has_abnormal_cell
disease_has_finding
disease_has_normal_cell_origin
disease_has_normal_tissue_origin