Adenoid basal carcinoma of the cervix uteri
Synonyms: Cervical adenoid basal carcinoma
A rare slow-growing uterine cancer characterized histologically by small well differentiated nests of basaloid cells resembling basal cell carcinoma of the skin commonly associated with squamous cell carcinoma or squamous intraepithelial lesions. Patients are usually asymptomatic or present with dysfunctional vaginal bleeding often with no observable lesion on the cervix. Infection with high-risk HPV-types (16 and 33) has been reported in some cases.
Data from Orphanet are used to provide information on a disease's name, synonym(s), and overview.
Reference: Access aggregated data from Orphanet at Orphadata.
Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version May 2024
Newly diagnosed with
Adenoid basal carcinoma of the cervix uteri?
Our RARE Concierge Services Guides are available to assist you by providing information, resources and connections as you navigate your rare disease journey.
Clinical Trials
For a list of clinical trials in this disease area, please click here.