Adenocarcinoma
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| ICD-9 | 151.0, 182.0 |
|---|---|
| ICD-O: | M8140/3 |
Adenocarcinoma is a form of carcinoma that originates in glandular tissue. To be classified as adenocarcinoma, the cells do not necessarily need to be part of a gland, as long as they have secretory properties. This form of carcinoma can occur in some higher mammals, including humans.[1]
The term adenocarcinoma is derived from 'adeno' meaning 'pertaining to a gland' and 'carcinoma', which describes a cancer that has developed in the epithelial cells.
It can first present as an adenoma (a glandular tumor that is benign).
[edit] Topography
It is frequently associated with cancers such as:
- breast cancer
- colon cancer
- lung cancer
- prostate cancer
- stomach cancer
- pancreatic cancer (75-96% are ductal cell adenocarcinoma[1])
- cervical cancer
- vaginal cancer
[edit] References
- ^ Fauquier, D.A., Gulland, F.M.D.,(Marine Mammal Center), Haulena, M., Spraker, T., ‘’Biliary adenocarcinoma in a stranded Northern elephant seal (‘’Mirounga angustirortsis’‘)’‘, Journal of Wildlife Diseases 39(3):723-726 (2003)
