cystadenocarcinoma

cystadenocarcinoma
A malignant neoplasm derived from glandular epithelium, in which cystic accumulations of retained secretions are formed; the neoplastic cells manifest varying degrees of anaplasia and invasiveness, and local extension and metastases occur; cystadenocarcinomas develop frequently in the ovaries, where pseudomucinous and serous types are recognized.

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cys·tad·e·no·car·ci·no·ma (sis-tad″ə-no-kahr″sĭ-noґmə) [cyst- + adenocarcinoma] adenocarcinoma characterized by tumor-lined cystic cavities; occurring usually in the ovaries but also in other sites such as the appendix, pancreas, or thyroid.

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