Mucinous carcinoma
Mucinous carcinoma is a type of cancer that arises from epithelial cells; these line certain internal organs and skin, and produce mucin (the main component of mucus).
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| Micrograph of a mucinous adenocarcinoma of the colon. H&E stain. | |
| Specialty | Oncology |
When found within the skin, mucinous carcinoma is commonly a round, elevated, reddish, and sometimes ulcerated mass, usually located on the head and neck.[1]:669
See also
Notes
- James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
References
- Mucinous carcinoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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