Cystadenocarcinoma

Cystadenocarcinoma

Definition

A malignant cystic epithelial neoplasm arising from the glandular epithelium. The malignant epithelial cells invade the stroma. The cystic spaces contain serous or mucinous fluid. Representative examples include ovarian and pancreatic cystadenocarcinomas.

Also known as cystadenocarcinoma, cystadenocarcinoma (morphologic abnormality), cystadenocarcinoma NOS (morphologic abnormality), cystadenocarcinoma, malignant — per MONDO

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