Mucinous carcinoma
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| Micrograph of a mucinous adenocarcinoma of the colon. H&E stain. | |
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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).
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
- Eccrine carcinoma
- Microcystic adnexal carcinoma
- Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma
- List of cutaneous conditions
- Pseudomyxoma peritonei
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This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".
External links
- Mucinous carcinoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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