epithelioma /ep·i·the·li·o·ma/ (-the″le-o´mah)
epithelioma
epithelioma (ep´ithē´lēō´m
),
1. any tumor derived from epithelium.
2. loosely and incorrectly, carcinoma.epithelio´matous
malignant epithelioma carcinoma.
ep·i·the·li·o·ma ( p  -th l-  m)n. pl. ep·i·the·li·o·mas or ep·i·the·li·o·ma·ta (-m -t) A benign or malignant tumor derived from epithelium. |
epithelioma
[-thē′lē·ō′mə]
Etymology: Gk, epi + thele + oma, tumor
a neoplasm derived from the epithelium.
epithelioma (ep´ithē´lēō´m
),n an epithelial neoplasm.
epithelioma adenoides cysticum,
n multiple trichoepitheliomas.
epithelioma, basal cell,
n See carcinoma, basal cell.
epithelioma
any tumor derived from epithelium.
epithelioma adenoides cysticum
see trichoepithelioma.
basal cell epithelioma
see basal cell tumors.
benign calcifying epithelioma
see pilomatrixoma.
intracutaneous cornifying epithelioma
a benign skin tumor of dogs that consists of a keratin-filled cyst, usually opening to the surface of the skin through a pore. Occasionally, and particularly in some breeds, tumors may be multiple or recurring.
epithelioma of Malherbe
see pilomatrixoma.
sebaceous epithelioma
a benign tumor of sebaceous glands that is histologically similar to basal cell tumor.
epithelioma
A tumour of epithelial cells, ranging from benign to malignant (e.g. carcinoma). Example: epithelioma of the conjunctival epithelium that begins near the limbus and spreads to the fornices and cornea. Treatment usually consists of excision, cryotherapy or both, or even enucleation if the tumour is very advanced.
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