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Neoplasms, Adnexal and Skin Appendage

Definition: Neoplasms composed of sebaceous or sweat gland tissue or tissue of other skin appendages. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in the sebaceous or sweat glands or in the other skin appendages.
Notes: neopl composed of sebaceous or sweat gland tissue or tissue of skin appendages, NOT neopl located in these sites; indexing policy: Manual section 24; also TN Suppl: Tumor Key for human & corresponding vet tumors (does not contain exper tumors); TN 135: co
Previously Indexed: specific neoplasm (1966-1997)

Neoplasms, Adnexal and Skin Appendage Definitions and Terms

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