Appendix adenoma
Appendix adenoma
Definition
A circumscribed neoplasm arising from the glandular epithelium of the appendix. Morphologically, it is characterized by a proliferation of neoplastic glandular cells and it is associated with dysplasia. According to the growth pattern, it may be classified as tubular, villous, or tubulovillous. The dysplasia is classified as mild, moderate, or severe.
Also known as appendix adenoma, vermiform appendix adenoma — 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 |