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Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
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Two or more abnormal growths of tissue occurring simultaneously. The neoplasms are histologically different and may be found in the same or different sites. |
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2 or more neopl, histologically different, at same or different sites occurring simultaneously: do not confuse with NEOPLASMS, SECOND PRIMARY (a neopl following an earlier neopl but not its metastasis); coord with each specific histol type (IM) & each pre |
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary Categories.
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Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical - Multiple circumscribed or encapsulated lipomas which may be distributed symmetrically or haphazardly or which may form a collar around the neck. |
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary Definitions and Terms
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