Mixed tumor
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A mixed tumor is a tumor
derived from more than one type of tissue.
Examples include pleomorphic adenoma
and Mixed Müllerian tumor
.
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer...
derived from more than one type of tissue.
Examples include pleomorphic adenoma
Pleomorphic adenoma
Pleomorphic adenoma is a common benign salivary gland neoplasm characterised by neoplastic proliferation of parenchymatous glandular cells along with myoepithelial components, having a malignant potentiality. It is the most common type of salivary gland tumor and the most common tumor of the...
and Mixed Müllerian tumor
Mixed Müllerian tumor
A malignant mixed Müllerian tumor, also known as malignant mixed mesodermal tumor, MMMT and carcinosarcoma, is a malignant neoplasm found in the uterus , the ovaries, the fallopian tubes and other parts of the body that contains both carcinomatous and sarcomatous components...
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External links
- http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/Cases/bwh/hcache/379/full.html