Cervical Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A rare carcinoma that arises from the cervix. It is characterized by the presence of cystic spaces surrounded by palisaded epithelial cells. The cystic spaces contain eosinophilic hyaline material or mucin. Nuclear pleomorphism, necrotic changes, and a high mitotic rate are also present.

**Synonyms:** - Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Cervix - Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Cervix Uteri - Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Uterine Cervix - Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Cervix - Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Cervix Uteri - Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix - Cervical Adenoid Cystic Cancer - Cervix Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma - Cervix Uteri Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma - Uterine Cervix Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma