Digestive system carcinoma

Digestive system carcinoma

Definition

A malignant neoplasm that arises from the epithelium of any part of the digestive system. Representative examples include colorectal carcinoma, esophageal carcinoma, and pancreatic carcinoma.

Also known as carcinoma of digestive system, carcinoma of the gastrointestinal system, digestive system carcinoma, gastrointestinal carcinoma, gastrointestinal carcinoma (disease), gastrointestinal system carcinoma — 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