What is chronic rhinosinusitis? Chronic rhinosinusitis is a medical condition caused by inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. It is a very common condition that typically affects adults. People with chronic rhinosinusitis are more likely to develop non-cancerous growth in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses called a sinonasal inflammatory polyp. What causes …
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What is a sinonasal inflammatory polyp? A sinonasal inflammatory polyp is a non-cancerous growth that may develop in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses. It is a very common condition that affects up to 20% of the adult population in some parts of the world. What causes a sinonasal inflammatory polyp? Sinonasal inflammatory polyps can …
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What is uterine leiomyosarcoma? Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a type of uterine cancer. The tumour starts from specialized smooth muscle cells normally found in a part of the uterus called the myometrium. Most patients are over the age of 50 years at the time of diagnosis. What are the symptoms of uterine leiomyosarcoma? Symptoms of uterine leiomyosarcoma …
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Negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy (NILM) is the most common and reassuring result from a Pap smear. It means that no precancerous or cancerous cells were found in the sample from your cervix. In other words, it is considered a normal result. How do pathologists make this diagnosis? The Pap smear is a screening …
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Background: An atypical lipomatous tumour (ALT) is a type of cancer made up of fat. ALTs can start anywhere in the body but the most common location for this tumour is the abdomen. Another name for an ALT is well differentiated liposarcoma. Is an atypical lipomatous tumour a type of cancer? Yes, ALT is a …
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Myelolipoma is a non-cancerous tumour typically found in or near the adrenal gland. It is the second most common type of adrenal gland tumour. Most myelolipomas are incidental, which means they are only discovered after tissue is removed and examined under the microscope for another reason. What are the symptoms of myelolipoma? Most myelolipomas do …
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Background: Desmoid tumour or deep fibromatosis is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour that starts in connective tissue. It is considered locally aggressive because it can grow into surrounding tissues and organs. The tumour can also grow back if not completely removed. However, it will not metastasize (spread) to other body parts. Symptoms of desmoid tumour The …
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Verruca vulgaris, also known as a wart, is a very common non-cancerous skin growth caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). These growths are harmless in most people and often go away on their own, but they can be bothersome, spread to other parts of the skin, or persist for years. What parts of …
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NUT carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that can develop in different parts of the body, most commonly in the head, neck, or chest. It grows quickly and spreads quickly, making early diagnosis and treatment important. NUT carcinoma is named after a specific genetic change that affects the NUTM1 gene, which plays …
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Polypoid cystitis is a non-cancerous condition caused by long-term (chronic) irritation or inflammation of the bladder’s inner lining. The term polypoid refers to abnormal growths that protrude or stick out from the tissue surface, while cystitis describes inflammation within the bladder. Polypoid cystitis is reversible and typically improves once the source of irritation is removed. …
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