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... > Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial > Carcinoma > Adenocarcinoma > Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell
Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial > Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous > Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell

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Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma

Note

  • coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM)

Scope note

  • A poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma in which the nucleus is pressed to one side by a cytoplasmic droplet of mucus. It usually arises in the gastrointestinal system.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018279

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