Appendix Neuroma

Preferred Label : Appendix Neuroma;

NCIt synonyms : Appendix Fibrous Obliteration; Appendix Neurogenous Hyperplasia; Neurogenic Appendicopathy;

NCIt definition : A neuroma that arises from the appendix. It is characterized by a neural spindle cell proliferation that replaces the appendiceal mucosa and lymphoid tissue. It usually results in the obliteration of the appendiceal lumen.;

Neoplastic status : Benign;

Details

Origin ID

C96436;

UMLS CUI

C3272779;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Fibrous obliteration of appendix (disorder) [SNOMED CT concept]
- fibrous obliteration of appendix [SNOMED Notion]
Has associated anatomic sites
- Digestive System [NCIt concept]
- Nervous System [NCIt concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Neoplastic Process [UMLS semantic type]
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- Digestive System [NCIt concept]
- Peripheral Nerve [NCIt concept]

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