Term Name: | cervical adenoid cystic carcinoma |
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Synonyms: | adenoid cystic carcinoma of the Cervix Uteri |
Definition: | A cervix carcinoma that is characterized by its resemblance to adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary glands. It shows pseudoglandular, cribriform-like and tubular patterns containing basement membrane-like material. Cytologically, the nuclei are angulated and hyperchromatic, without prominent nucleoli. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:4867] ( DOID:4867 ) |