Neoplastic Process
cecal neoplasm
Subclass of:
Intestinal Neoplasms; Cecal Diseases
Definitions related to cecal neoplasms:
  • (cecum neoplasm) A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the cecum. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include lipoma and leiomyoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma. Cecal adenomas always exhibit epithelial dysplasia and are considered premalignant neoplasms.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Tumors or cancer of the CECUM.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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