glassy cell carcinoma
glassy cell carcinoma
A malignancy that comprises 1.2% of primary cervical cancers; it is an aggressive, poorly differentiated adenosquamous carcinoma, and arises in subcylindric reserve cells.Clinical findings
Glassy cell carcinomas affect younger women than those affected by more common cervical carcinoma, and are often associated with pregnancy.
Prognosis
Poor; 5-year survival: 25%.