Rectal signet ring cell adenocarcinoma

Rectal signet ring cell adenocarcinoma

Definition

An infiltrating adenocarcinoma arising from the rectum. It is characterized by the presence of malignant glandular cells with prominent intracytoplasmic mucin. These cells constitute more than 50% of the malignant cellular population.

Also known as rectal signet Ring cell adenocarcinoma, rectum signet ring cell carcinoma, signet Ring adenocarcinoma of rectum, signet Ring adenocarcinoma of the rectum, signet Ring cell adenocarcinoma of rectum, signet Ring cell adenocarcinoma of the rectum — 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
Intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Large intestine Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Rectum Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Rectum Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0