Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell
Also known asAdenocarcinomas, Clear Cell · Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma · Clear Cell Adenocarcinomas
Definition
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)
MeSH classification
- C04.557.470.200.025.045
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D018262) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗