Mucin

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Mucin an important thingy in pathology, as it may be associated with cancer, i.e. mucinous carcinoma. It should not be confused with mucous.

Significance

  • It may be associated with cancer.
  • Mucin without malignant cells is not significant.[1]

See also

References

  1. PMID 21164296.