Neoplastic Process
cystadenocarcinoma
Subclass of:
Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous; Adenocarcinoma
Definitions related to cystadenocarcinoma:
  • A malignant cystic epithelial neoplasm arising from the glandular epithelium. The malignant epithelial cells invade the stroma. The cystic spaces contain serous or mucinous fluid. Representative examples include ovarian and pancreatic cystadenocarcinomas.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • 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)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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