Clear-cell adenocarcinoma
Clear-cell adenocarcinoma (pronunciation: kleer-sel ad-uh-noh-kar-si-noh-muh) is a rare form of adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that begins in glandular (secretory) cells.
Etymology
The term "clear-cell" refers to the appearance of the cancer cells when viewed under a microscope. They appear clear because they contain an abundance of glycogen and lipids that push the cell's nucleus to the periphery. "Adenocarcinoma" is derived from 'adenos', Greek for gland, 'carcino' meaning cancer and 'oma' meaning tumor.
Overview
Clear-cell adenocarcinoma most commonly affects the ovaries, kidney, and endometrium. It is characterized by the presence of malignant glandular cells that appear clear or pale when stained and viewed under a microscope. This type of cancer is typically aggressive and has a poorer prognosis compared to other types of adenocarcinomas.
Related Terms
- Adenocarcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in the mucous glands inside of organs.
- Glycogen: A type of sugar stored in the liver and muscles.
- Lipids: Molecules that contain hydrocarbons and make up the building blocks of the structure and function of living cells.
- Ovaries: The female reproductive organ in which eggs are produced.
- Kidney: A pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals, birds, and reptiles, which excrete urine.
- Endometrium: The mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clear-cell adenocarcinoma
- Wikipedia's article - Clear-cell adenocarcinoma
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