Papillary tumor

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.

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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=46240 Papillary tumor] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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