High grade B cell lymphoma with MYC and BCL2 rearrangements is a type of cancer that starts in 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 …
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Keratosis without dysplasia in the larynx refers to a condition where the tissue that covers the inside surface of the larynx is abnormally thick without showing signs of dysplasia, which means there are no precancerous changes in the cells. This change is most commonly seen in the vocal cords although other parts of the larynx …
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Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (also known as Evan’s tumour) is a rare type of soft tissue cancer. As its name suggests, low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma is typically considered a low grade sarcoma, meaning it tends to grow and spread more slowly compared to high grade tumours. However, it has a potential for late recurrence and …
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Alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare soft-tissue cancer that develops in the muscles, fat, or connective tissue of the body. Despite its name, it does not start in the alveoli of the lungs. Instead, the term “alveolar” refers to the way the tumor cells are arranged under the microscope. The cells tend to …
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An odontogenic cyst is a growth arising from tooth-forming tissues in the bones of the jaw (the mandible and maxilla). While most are benign (non-cancerous), some have the potential to become very large which can damage surrounding structures. What are the most common types of odontogenic cysts? Radicular cyst (periapical cyst): The most common type, …
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A radicular cyst, also known as a periapical cyst, is the most common type of odontogenic cyst. It typically develops at the apex (tip) of a tooth’s root. Usually, it’s associated with a non-vital (dead) tooth, often as a result of dental decay, trauma, or other factors leading to nerve death in the tooth. How …
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Invasive adenocarcinoma of the rectum (also known as rectal adenocarcinoma) is the most common type of rectal cancer. It is made up of cells that normally cover the inside surface of the rectum. This type of cancer often starts in a polyp such as a tubular adenoma, tubulovillous adenoma, or villous adenoma. This article will help …
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Keratoacanthoma is a rapidly growing but benign (noncancerous) type of skin tumour. It typically involves hair-bearing skin on the face, although other body parts can occasionally be involved. What causes keratoacanthoma? Keratoacanthoma is believed to be caused by excessive sun exposure. However, in many cases, the tumour only grows after the skin is involved in …
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A juvenile type granulosa cell tumour (GCT) is a rare and slow-growing type of ovarian cancer that typically develops in girls and women before 30 years of age. The tumour is composed of immature (primitive) appearing granulosa cells. Mature granulosa cells are normally found in the ovary where they produce the hormone estrogen and support …
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Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma is a type of lung cancer. It belongs to a group called non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC). The term “non-keratinizing” means that this tumour does not produce large amounts of a protein called keratin. This makes it different from keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma, which has large amounts of keratin. Non-keratinizing squamous …
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