Cervical adenoid cystic carcinoma

Cervical adenoid cystic carcinoma

Definition

A rare carcinoma that arises from the cervix. It is characterized by the presence of cystic spaces surrounded by palisaded epithelial cells. The cystic spaces contain eosinophilic hyaline material or mucin. Nuclear pleomorphism, necrotic changes, and a high mitotic rate are also present.

Also known as adenoid cystic carcinoma of cervix, adenoid cystic carcinoma of cervix uteri, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the cervix, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the cervix uteri, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the uterine cervix, adenoid cystic carcinoma of uterine cervix, cervical adenoid cystic cancer, cervical adenoid cystic carcinoma, cervix uteri adenoid cystic carcinoma, uterine cervix adenoid cystic carcinoma — 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
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