Colon signet ring cell adenocarcinoma

Colon signet ring cell adenocarcinoma

Definition

An invasive adenocarcinoma of the colon characterized by the presence of malignant glandular epithelial cells which contain prominent intracytoplasmic mucin (signet ring cells). The signet ring cells constitute more than 50% of the malignant cells.

Also known as colon signet Ring cell adenocarcinoma, colonic signet Ring cell adenocarcinoma, signet Ring cell adenocarcinoma of colon, signet Ring cell adenocarcinoma of the colon, signet Ring cell colon adenocarcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Colon Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Colon Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Large intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0