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Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma Summary

195 relevant articles (5 outcomes, 20 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: An adenocarcinoma characterized by the presence of varying combinations of clear and hobnail-shaped tumor cells. There are three predominant patterns described as tubulocystic, solid, and papillary. These tumors, usually located in the female reproductive organs, have been seen more frequently in young women since 1970 as a result of the association with intrauterine exposure to diethylstilbestrol. (From Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed)

Also Known As: Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell; Adenocarcinomas, Clear Cell; Cell Adenocarcinoma, Clear; Cell Adenocarcinomas, Clear; Clear Cell Adenocarcinomas

Key Drugs and Agents for Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Cisplatin (Platino) : 2 outcomes in 9 results : FDA 6 Generic
  2. irinotecan (Camptosar) : 1 outcome 1 study in 6 results : FDA 9 Generic
  3. Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 12 Generic
  4. TAC 101 : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  5. trastuzumab (Herceptin) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 1
  6. Diethylstilbestrol (Stilbestrol) : 5 studies in 70 results : FDA 10
  7. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) : 3 studies in 6 results : IBA
  8. Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 1-beta : 2 studies in 2 results : IBA
  9. Paraffin : 1 study in 9 results : IBA
  10. Estrogens (Estrogen) : 1 study in 9 results : FDA 1
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Diseases Related to Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma

  1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
  2. Carcinoma (Carcinomatosis)
  3. Ovarian Neoplasms (Ovarian Cancer)
  4. Endodermal Sinus Tumor (Endodermal Sinus Tumors)
  5. Ectropion
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Key Therapies for Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma

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  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 1 outcome in 11 results
  2. Combination Drug Therapy (Combination Chemotherapy) : 1 study in 8 results
  3. Brachytherapy : 1 study in 3 results
  4. Nephrectomy : 5 results
  5. Hysterectomy : 5 results
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