Endocervical adenocarcinoma
Endocervical adenocarcinoma
Definition
An adenocarcinoma that arises from the endocervix. It is the most common type of endocervical adenocarcinoma. The neoplastic epithelium shows a pseudostratified architecture and the malignant cells have enlarged, elongated, and hyperchromatic nuclei.
Also known as endocervical adenocarcinoma, usual type, endocervix adenocarcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cervix | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cervix | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocervix | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Uterus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |