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Appendix Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Carcinoma
A carcinoma that arises from the appendix. It is characterized by the presence of a malignant glandular epithelial component and a malignant neuroendocrine component. At least 30 percent of either component should be present for the diagnosis to be made. (NCI Thesaurus)
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