Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) in the vagina is an abnormal growth caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The abnormal growth seen in LSIL is an example of dysplasia. In addition to the vagina, LSIL can also affect the anal canal, vulva, and cervix. In men, LSIL can affect the penis and scrotum. …
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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is a precancerous condition of the cervix caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). It is made up of squamous cells that have been infected and changed by the virus. These abnormal cells are usually found in the transformation zone, which is the part of the cervix where glandular …
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Papillary renal cell carcinoma is a type of kidney cancer. It develops from tiny tubes inside the kidney called tubules. It is the second most common type of kidney cancer found in adults. The outlook for papillary renal cell carcinoma can vary significantly depending on the specific type of tumour, its grade, and the extent …
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Ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common type of pancreatic cancer. It starts from the cells that line the small tubes (ducts) inside the pancreas. These cells normally help transport digestive fluids made by the pancreas into the small intestine. In ductal adenocarcinoma, these cells begin to grow abnormally and invade the surrounding tissue. Over time, …
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What is a solitary fibrous tumour? A solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is a type of tumour that develops from cells normally found in connective tissue. Most behave as non-cancerous tumours but some can behave in an aggressive manner that is more similar to cancer. Your pathologist will carefully examine your tissue sample to look for …
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that grows slowly but can invade deeply into surrounding tissues. It most commonly starts in the major salivary glands such as the parotid, submandibular, or sublingual glands. However, it can also develop in other parts of the body, including the skin, lungs, breasts, and prostate gland. …
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High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is a precancerous condition of the cervix caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). It is made up of squamous cells that have been infected and changed by the virus. These abnormal cells are found in the transformation zone, which is the part of the cervix where glandular cells are replaced …
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Squamous cell carcinoma in situ of the oral cavity is a non-invasive cancer that affects the lining of the mouth. The oral cavity includes the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, inner cheeks, gums, and hard palate. These areas are covered by a thin protective layer called the epithelium, composed of flat cells called squamous …
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Dedifferentiated liposarcoma is an aggressive type of sarcoma — a cancer that arises from fat cells. It is called dedifferentiated because it develops from within a less aggressive fatty tumor called well-differentiated liposarcoma (also known as atypical lipomatous tumor). During this transformation, a portion of the tumor’s fat cells are replaced by a completely different …
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What is an intramuscular lipoma? Intramuscular lipomas are non-cancerous tumours made up of fat. These tumours develop deep inside a muscle and they may feel like a lump. Often, intramuscular lipomas are not well separated from the surrounding normal muscle which can make it challenging for your surgeon to remove the tumour completely. What is …
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