mucinous carcinoma

Your pathology report for invasive mucinous carcinoma of the breast

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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Your pathology report for mucinous carcinoma of the ovary

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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