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Cystadenocarcinoma

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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)  /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM)   
Examples Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous; Cystadenocarcinoma, Papillary; Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous 		Other names Cystadenocarcinomas
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Florid cystic endosalpingiosis of the uterus  0   *Cystadenocarcinoma *Fallopian Tube Neoplasms.

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