Neoplastic Process
adenomatoid tumor
Subclass of:
Mesothelial Neoplasms;
Adenoma
Definitions related to adenomatoid tumor:
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A benign neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells. It is characterized by the formation of glandular and tubular patterns. It can occur in several anatomic sites including the pleura, peritoneum, and epididymis.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A small, circumscribed, benign tumor of the genital tract, composed of small glandlike spaces lined by flattened or cuboidal mesothelium-like cells. (From Dorland, 27th ed)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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