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Mucinous carcinoma is a type of cancer that arises from epithelial cells; these line certain internal organs and skin and produce mucin (the main component of mucus).[citation needed]When found within the skin mucinous carcinoma is commonly a round elevated reddish and sometimes ulcerated mass usually located on the head and neck.

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