cancer

Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas

A solid pseudopapillary neoplasm is a rare type of tumour that starts in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ in your abdomen that helps with digestion and regulates blood sugar levels. This tumour gets its name from the way it looks under the microscope, with solid areas and more loose or papillary (finger-like). It …
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Squamous dysplasia

Squamous dysplasia is a precancerous condition, which means the affected cells are not cancerous but have the potential to develop into cancer over time if left untreated. The term describes changes in squamous cells, which are flat cells that cover the surface of certain tissues in the body. Under the microscope, these cells look abnormal, and …
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Myeloid sarcoma

Myeloid sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from a group of blood-forming cells called myeloid blasts. These cells normally grow and mature in the bone marrow, which is the spongy tissue inside our bones. In myeloid sarcoma, abnormal myeloid blasts form a mass or tumour outside the bone marrow. This tumour can grow …
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Residual cancer burden index

The residual cancer burden (RCB) index measures the amount of cancer remaining in the breast and nearby lymph nodes after neoadjuvant therapy (treatment given before surgery). The index is used for the most common types of breast cancer, including invasive ductal carcinoma, invasive lobular carcinoma, invasive apocrine carcinoma, and invasive breast carcinoma (not otherwise specified). The index combines several pathologic …
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Invasive breast carcinoma

Invasive breast carcinoma (not otherwise specified) is the most common type of breast cancer. It starts in the cells lining the ducts of the breast and invades surrounding breast tissue. This type of cancer is often referred to as invasive ductal carcinoma. It is the most common form of breast cancer. The diagnosis of invasive …
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Suspicious for malignancy

The term suspicious for malignancy is used in pathology reports to describe a finding that has features of cancer but lacks enough definitive evidence to confirm the diagnosis. This term indicates that while cancer is strongly suspected, further evaluation or testing is needed to make a final determination. When do pathologists use the term suspicious …
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Liposarcoma

Liposarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from fat cells. It is classified as a soft tissue sarcoma, which means it arises in the connective tissues of the body. Liposarcomas are most commonly found in areas where fat is normally present, such as the abdomen or limbs. While liposarcoma is rare, it is one …
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SATB2

SATB2 (Special AT-rich Sequence-Binding Protein 2) is a protein that plays an important role in controlling how specific genes are turned on and off. This protein helps cells grow and function normally by organizing the genetic information inside them. SATB2 is like a “manager”, ensuring specific genes work as needed. What types of normal cells …
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CD10 positive B cell lymphoma

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for CD10 positive B cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is CD10 positive B cell lymphoma? CD10 positive B cell lymphoma describes a group of immune system cancers involving B cells that …
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Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma? Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in …
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