NKX3.1 is a specialized protein known as a transcription factor, meaning it helps regulate how certain genes are turned on or off within cells. It plays a crucial role in the normal development and functioning of the prostate gland, particularly in forming the prostate’s ducts and the epithelium (lining cells). The production of NKX3.1 in …
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Adenocarcinoma can sometimes develop within a colon or rectal polyp. A polyp is a growth that projects from the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Most polyps are benign (non-cancerous), but some types have the potential to develop into cancer over time. When a cancer starts in a polyp and invades deeper layers of …
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Intramucosal adenocarcinoma is an early-stage cancer of the stomach that starts from glandular cells within the innermost layer of the stomach lining (the mucosa). The term “intramucosal” means the cancer cells are found only within this mucosal layer and have not spread into deeper layers of the stomach wall. What are the symptoms of intramucosal …
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Poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that begins in glandular cells (cells that produce mucus or other fluids), which are found in many organs, including the stomach, intestines, lungs, and pancreas. In this type of cancer, the cancer cells have lost many of their normal structures, making them look very different from the …
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Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of cancer in the small intestine (also known as the small bowel). It develops in the lining of the small intestine, the part of the digestive system that absorbs nutrients from food. Because the small intestine is a long, narrow structure deep within the body, this type of cancer …
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Background: Ampullary adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the ampulla of Vater. The ampulla of Vater is a small area where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join and empty into the small intestine. This type of cancer is rare but can be aggressive. What are the symptoms of ampullary adenocarcinoma? Symptoms …
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Metastatic adenocarcinoma refers to cancer that has spread from its original (primary) site to other parts of the body. The term adenocarcinoma specifically refers to a type of cancer made up of glandular cells, which are the cells found inside most internal organs. For example, if someone has metastatic adenocarcinoma of the breast, it means …
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Adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer. It develops from columnar cells normally found on the surface of the endocervix. Most tumours start from a non-invasive type of cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS). What are the symptoms of adenocarcinoma of the cervix? The most common symptom of adenocarcinoma of the cervix is abnormal …
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Background: Adenocarcinoma of the stomach, also known as gastric cancer, is a type of cancer that starts from the cells that cover the inside surface of the stomach. It is the most common form of stomach cancer, accounting for about 90% to 95% of all stomach cancers. The prognosis for adenocarcinoma of the stomach varies …
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Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is a type of cancer that develops from glandular cells within the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. This type of cancer typically develops in the lower part of the esophagus, near the stomach, in an area known as the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ). Adenocarcinoma of …
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