Question

Adeno-carcinoma refers to

• A. A benign tumour of connective tissue of Adenohypophysis
• B. A malignant tumour of connective tissue of Adenohypophysis
• C. A benign tumour of Epithelium tissue of thyroid gland
• D. A malignant tumour of Epithelium tissue of any gland

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

A malignant tumour of Epithelium tissue of any gland

Adenocarcinoma is a type of malignant tumor that can occur in various parts of the body. It is defined as abnormal and excessive growth of epithelial tissue that has a glandular origin, glandular characteristics or both. examples of cancer where an adenocarcinoma are a common form are stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, prostate cancer.

so the correct answer is "a malignant tumor of Epithelium tissue of any gland."