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ID | DOID:4866 |
Name | salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma |
Definition | A salivary gland carcinoma that is characterized by a distinctive pattern in which abnormal nests or cords of epithelial cells surround and/or infiltrate ducts or glandular structures within the affected organ. These structures are typically filled with a mucous-like material or contain abnormal fibrous membranes. https://oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/rare/adenoid-cystic-carcinoma/ |
Xrefs |
SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:11671000 |
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DO_cancer_slim NCIthesaurus |
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Cylindroma [EXACT] |
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