What is carcinoma?

WebMD explains the symptoms of different types of carcinomas, including basal cell, squamous cell, renal cell, and invasive ductal carcinomas, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), and adenocarcinoma. read more

Carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs, such as the liver or kidneys. Like other types of cancer, carcinomas are abnormal cells that divide without control. read more

Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in tissue that lines the inner or outer surfaces of the body. Generally, carcinoma arises from cells originating in the endodermal or ectodermal germ layer during embryogenesis. read more

Carcinoma is the most common type of cancer and can occur in many parts of the body. Learn more about common types of carcinoma, as well as carcinoma treatment and therapy options. read more