Carcinoma
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Carcinoma Definition
A malignant tumor arising from epithelial cells. Carcinomas that arise from glandular epithelium are called adenocarcinomas, those that arise from squamous epithelium are called squamous cell carcinomas, and those that arise from transitional epithelium are called transitional cell carcinomas. Morphologically, the malignant epithelial cells may display abnormal mitotic figures, anaplasia, and necrosis. Carcinomas are graded by the degree of cellular differentiation as well, moderately, or poorly differentiated. Carcinomas invade the surrounding tissues and tend to metastasize to other anatomic sites. Lung carcinoma, skin carcinoma, breast carcinoma, colon carcinoma, and prostate carcinoma are the most frequently seen carcinomas.Carcinoma Synonyms
Carcinoma, Epithelial Carcinoma, Malignant Epithelial Neoplasm, Malignant Epithelial Tumor, Malignant Epithelioma, carcinoma, epithelial carcinomaTerms in Carcinoma category
Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaAdenosquamous Carcinoma
Basaloid Carcinoma
Carcinoma in a Polyp
Combined Carcinoid and Adenocarcinoma
Comedocarcinoma
Cribriform Carcinoma
Glycogen-Rich Carcinoma
Large Cell Carcinoma
Lipid-Rich Carcinoma
Metaplastic Carcinoma
Mucin-Secreting Carcinoma
Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Primary Carcinoma
Solid Carcinoma
Undifferentiated Carcinoma