Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm (LAMN): Understanding Your Pathology Report
A low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm, usually shortened to LAMN, is a tumor that starts in the inner lining of the appendix. It is made of cells that produce mucin, a thick jelly-like substance. Under the microscope, the cells look only mildly abnormal, which is what the words “low grade” describe. The appendix is a narrow, …
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