papillary cancer
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papillary thyroid cancer — Cancer that forms in follicular cells in the thyroid and grows in small finger like shapes. It grows slowly, is more common in women than in men, and often occurs before age 45. It is the most common type of thyroid cancer … English dictionary of cancer terms
papillary serous carcinoma — An aggressive cancer that usually affects the uterus/endometrium, peritoneum, or ovary … English dictionary of cancer terms
papillary carcinoma — noun or papillary cancer : a carcinoma characterized by a papillary structure … Useful english dictionary
Papillary thyroid cancer — is the most common type of thyroid cancer in America, but not worldwide.Fact|date=April 2008 It occurs more frequently in women and presents in the 30 40 year age group. It is also the predominant cancer type in children with thyroid cancer, and… … Wikipedia
Cáncer papilar tiroideo — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Cáncer papilar tiroideo Clasificación y recursos externos Aviso médico CIE 10 … Wikipedia Español
thyroid cancer — Cancer that forms in the thyroid gland (an organ at the base of the throat that makes hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight). Four main types of thyroid cancer are papillary, follicular, medullary,… … English dictionary of cancer terms
Cancer, papillary — Cancer of a structure called the papilla or ampulla of Vater, a small muscle located at the junction where the common bile duct (carrying bile from the liver and secretions from the pancreas) empties into the duodenum (upper small intestine).… … Medical dictionary
Cancer, thyroid — Cancer of the gland in front of the neck that normally produces thyroid hormone which is important to the normal regulation of the metabolism of the body. There are four major types of thyroid cancer papillary, follicular, medullary, and… … Medical dictionary
papillary tumor — A tumor shaped like a small mushroom, with its stem attached to the epithelial layer (inner lining) of an organ … English dictionary of cancer terms
Papillary tumor — A papillary tumor is a tumor shaped like a small mushroom, with its stem attached to the epithelial layer (inner lining) of an organ. External links * [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db alpha.aspx?CdrID=46240 Papillary tumor] entry in the public … Wikipedia
