Colon Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** An invasive adenocarcinoma of the colon characterized by the presence of malignant glandular epithelial cells which contain prominent intracytoplasmic mucin (signet ring cells). The signet ring cells constitute more than 50% of the malignant cells.

**Synonyms:** - Colon Signet-Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma - Colonic Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma - Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma of Colon - Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Colon - Signet Ring Cell Colon Adenocarcinoma