Pancreatic signet ring cell adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic signet ring cell adenocarcinoma
Definition
A rare pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with poor prognosis. It is characterized by the presence of malignant signet ring cells infiltrating the pancreatic parenchyma in an individual cell pattern.
Also known as pancreas signet ring cell carcinoma, pancreatic signet Ring cell carcinoma, signet Ring cell carcinoma of pancreas, signet Ring cell carcinoma of the pancreas — 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 |
| Exocrine pancreas | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ventral pancreatic duct | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |