Appendix adenocarcinoma

Appendix adenocarcinoma

Definition

A carcinoma that arises from glandular epithelial cells of the vermiform appendix.

Also known as adenocarcinoma of appendix, adenocarcinoma of the appendix, appendiceal adenocarcinoma, appendix adenocarcinoma, vermiform appendix 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
Appendix Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Appendix Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0