Signet ring cell carcinoma

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Signet ring cell carcinoma
Classification and external resources
Gastric signet ring cell carcinoma. H&E stain.
ICD-O: 8490/3
MeSH D018279

Signet ring cell carcinoma is an epilethial malignancy characterized by the histologic appearance of signet ring cells.

It is a form of adenocarcinoma.1

Histologic appearance

Main article: signet ring cell

Signet ring cells resemble signet rings.

References

  1. ^ el-Zimaity HM, Itani K, Graham DY (October 1997). "Early diagnosis of signet ring cell carcinoma of the stomach: role of the Genta stain". J. Clin. Pathol. 50 (10): 867–8. PMID 9462273. PMC: 500272, http://jcp.bmj.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=9462273. 
v • d • e
Epithelial neoplasms (ICD-O 8010-8799)
Papilloma/carcinoma (8010-8139)
Adenomas/adenocarcinomas (8140-8429)
Adnexal And Skin appendage (8390-8429)
sweat gland (Hidrocystoma, Syringoma)
Cystic, Mucinous And Serous (8440-8499)
Ductal, Lobular And Medullary (8500-8549)
Acinar cell (8550-8559)
Complex epithelial (8560-8589)
Gonadal (8590-8679)
Paragangliomas And Glomus tumors (8680-8719)
Nevi and melanomas (8720-8799)
v • d • e
Tumors: digestive system neoplasia (C15-C26/D12-D13, 150-159/211)
Tract
Upper
Gastric carcinoma · Signet ring cell carcinoma · Gastric lymphoma (MALT lymphoma) · Linitis plastica
Lower
Upper and/or lower
Accessory
Peritoneum


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