Background: Angiosarcoma is an aggressive type of cancer that develops from specialized endothelial cells normally found on the inside of blood vessels. The most common locations are the scalp, skin, and soft tissue under the skin. Other body sites that can be affected include the breast, liver, lung, and spleen. What type of cancer is …
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from skeletal muscle tissue, the muscle responsible for voluntary movements like walking or lifting objects. This cancer most commonly affects children, but it can also be found in adults. Rhabdomyosarcoma can occur almost anywhere in the body, but it most frequently arises in areas such as the …
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What is squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common type of oropharyngeal cancer. The oropharynx is an area of the throat that includes the tonsils, base of the tongue, uvula, and soft palate. This type of cancer quickly spreads to lymph nodes especially those in the neck. For …
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Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer and the most common type of sarcoma to start in bone. It usually affects teenagers and young adults, although it can also occur in older adults. The most common location for osteosarcoma is the long bone of the thigh, called the femur, but it can develop in any …
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Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for approximately 80 percent of all cases. It starts in the follicular cells of the thyroid gland, which normally produce thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck that plays an important role in regulating metabolism. The …
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The Pathology Dictionary provides simple, patient-friendly definitions of the most common words and phrases used in pathology reports. Each entry explains what a term means in plain language and how pathologists use it. There are currently over 500 terms in the dictionary, covering everything from basic concepts like biopsy and malignant to specialized tests like …
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This section includes detailed diagnosis guides designed to help you understand the findings in your pathology report. Each article explains a specific diagnosis, including how it is made and which features in your report may affect treatment or prognosis. If you are looking for a simple definition of a medical term rather than a full …
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