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Adenocarcinoma
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| ICD-9 | 151.0, 182.0 |
|---|---|
| ICD-O: | M8140/3 |
Adenocarcinoma is a cancer 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).
Examples of tissues where adenocarcinomas may arise:
- breast
- colon
- lung
- prostate
- stomach
- pancreas (99% of pancreatic cancers are ductal adenocarcinomas [1])
- cervix
- vagina
- urachus
- ^ 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)
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