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Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.470.200.025.045
Unique ID
D018262
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018262
Annotation
coordinate IM with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term (IM)
Scope Note
An adenocarcinoma characterized by the presence of varying combinations of clear and hobnail-shaped tumor cells. There are three predominant patterns described as tubulocystic, solid, and papillary. These tumors, usually located in the female reproductive organs, have been seen more frequently in young women since 1970 as a result of the association with intrauterine exposure to diethylstilbestrol. (From Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed)
Previous Indexing
Adenocarcinoma (1966-1993)
See Also
Cystadenofibroma
Public MeSH Note
94
History Note
94
Date Established
1994/01/01
Date of Entry
1993/06/25
Revision Date
2012/07/03
Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Preferred
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