Preferred Label : cystadenocarcinoma;
Definition : A malignant neoplasm derived from glandular epithelium, in which cystic accumulations
of retained secretions are formed. The neoplastic cells manifest varying degrees of
anaplasia and invasiveness, and local extension and metastases occur. Cystadenocarcinomas
develop frequently in the ovaries, where pseudomucinous and serous types are recognized.
(Stedman, 25th ed) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0010631;
Origin ID : RID4153;
UMLS CUI : C0010631;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A malignant neoplasm derived from glandular epithelium, in which cystic accumulations
of retained secretions are formed. The neoplastic cells manifest varying degrees of
anaplasia and invasiveness, and local extension and metastases occur. Cystadenocarcinomas
develop frequently in the ovaries, where pseudomucinous and serous types are recognized.
(Stedman, 25th ed) [MeSH]
