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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: adenocarcinoma?
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Dr. Martin Rubensteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 47 years experience
From a gland: Adenocarcinomas arise from glandular or secretory tissues. They are the common type of tumors (as opposed to sarcomas, from connective tissue) and include the common types colon, lung, prostate and breast cancers.
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Dr. Ronald Achong commented
Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 20 years experience
Great answer. I agree 100%
Dec 3, 2012
Last updated Apr 30, 2015
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