Adenocarcinoma of Lung
Also known asLung Adenocarcinomas · Lung Adenocarcinoma · Adenocarcinoma, Lung · Adenocarcinomas, Lung
Definition
A carcinoma originating in the lung and the most common lung cancer type in never-smokers. Malignant cells exhibit distinct features such as glandular epithelial, or tubular morphology. Mutations in KRAS, EGFR, BRAF, and ERBB2 genes are associated with this cancer.
MeSH classification
- C04.557.470.200.025.022
- C04.588.894.797.520.055
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Adenocarcinoma, Papillary
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Adenocarcinoma, Scirrhous
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000077192) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗