Anatomical Abnormality
adnexal mass
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Definitions related to adnexal mass:
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A lump in tissue near the uterus, usually in the ovary or fallopian tube. Adnexal masses include ovarian cysts, ectopic (tubal) pregnancies, and benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer) tumors.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An abnormal growth in the ovary, fallopian tube, or surrounding connective tissue.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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