Background: Pleomorphic liposarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that develops from fat cells. Unlike well differentiated liposarcoma, which still resembles normal fat tissue, pleomorphic liposarcoma is made up of very abnormal cells that look nothing like normal fat cells. This type of cancer can grow quickly and has a higher risk of …
Read More »
Background: HPV associated dysplasia of the larynx is a precancerous condition in which the squamous cells that cover the inside surface of the larynx begin to show abnormal growth due to infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). If not treated effectively, this condition can progress to a type of laryngeal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. …
Read More »
Background: Oncocytic carcinoma, also known as Hurthle cell carcinoma, is a rare and distinct type of thyroid cancer characterized by the presence of oncocytic cells. These cells are large, with abundant granular eosinophilic cytoplasm due to the high number of mitochondria and a prominent nucleolus. What are the symptoms of oncocytic carcinoma? Symptoms of oncocytic …
Read More »
Angioinvasive oncocytic adrenal cortical carcinoma is a type of adrenal gland cancer characterized by the presence of oncocytic cells and evidence of angioinvasion. Oncocytic cells are abnormal cells with an excessive number of mitochondria, giving them a distinctive granular and eosinophilic (pink) appearance under the microscope. Angioinvasion refers to the tumour’s ability to invade blood …
Read More »
Lymphoblastic lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that primarily affects lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell crucial for the immune system. It is similar to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in terms of the cells it involves and its aggressive nature, but while ALL primarily affects the bone marrow and blood, lymphoblastic lymphoma …
Read More »
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is characterized by the rapid growth of immature white blood cells (WBCs), known as lymphoblasts or leukemic blasts, which crowd out normal cells, impairing the bone marrow’s ability to produce healthy blood cells. This type of cancer is …
Read More »
Lymphoblasts are immature cells that develop into lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that is integral to the immune system. They are part of the body’s adaptive immune response, responsible for fighting infections and providing long-term immunity. Where are lymphoblasts normally found? Lymphoblasts are primarily found in the bone marrow, the soft, spongy center …
Read More »
In pathology, the term “rhabdoid” is used to describe tumour cells that resemble rhabdomyoblasts, which are immature skeletal muscle cells. However, these cells are not true rhabdomyoblasts and the tumours they arise in are not related to muscle tissue. Rhabdoid cells can be seen in a wide variety of tumour types and the presence of …
Read More »
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. It is characterized by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells (WBCs), which are not fully developed and do not function properly. These abnormal cells can accumulate in the blood and …
Read More »
High grade B cell lymphoma NOS (HGBL NOS) is a type of cancer that starts in the white blood cells called B cells. These cells are part of the immune system and help protect your body from infections and diseases. “High grade” means that this type of cancer is likely to grow and spread quickly …
Read More »
