appendix adenocarcinoma

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Disease Overview

A carcinoma that arises from glandular epithelial cells of the vermiform appendix.


Synonyms

  • APAD
  • adenocarcinoma of appendix
  • adenocarcinoma of the appendix
  • appendiceal adenocarcinoma
  • appendix adenocarcinoma
  • vermiform appendix adenocarcinoma

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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