Invasive mucinous carcinoma is a type of breast cancer where the tumour cells are surrounded by a thick fluid called mucin. To be called mucinous carcinoma, at least 90% of the tumour needs to be made up of mucin. Compared to the more common invasive ductal carcinoma, invasive mucinous carcinoma is more likely to develop …
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Mucinous adenocarcinoma is a type of colon cancer. It is called “mucinous” because at least 50% of the tumour is made up of extracellular mucin. Mucin is a gel-like substance that is normally produced by the cells that line the inside of the colon. When produced in large amounts by cancer cells, mucin can form …
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Mucinous carcinoma is a rare type of ovarian cancer. It is made up of tumour cells that look similar to the cells normally found in the gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach or intestines. These tumour cells produce mucus, which is a thick fluid, and this gives the tumour its name. Most mucinous carcinomas are …
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