NCIt synonyms : Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma of Ovary; Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma of the Ovary;
NCIt definition : An invasive cystic adenocarcinoma arising from the ovary. It is characterized by the
presence of malignant glandular epithelial cells which contain intracytoplasmic mucin.
The malignant cells invade the ovarian stroma and the cystic spaces contain mucoid
material. In a minority of cases both ovaries are involved by the tumor. The prognosis
for stage I tumors is excellent. Patients with metastases usually have a poor prognosis.;