Invasive mammary carcinoma is a diagnosis used to describe a cancerous tumour in the breast that has not been subclassified into a more specific type of breast cancer. Additional tests often result in the tumour being subclassified as invasive ductal carcinoma or invasive lobular carcinoma. Is invasive mammary carcinoma a type of breast cancer? Yes. …
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What does acute cholecystitis mean? Acute cholecystitis means active or ongoing inflammation of the gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ that sits just under the liver. What causes acute cholecystitis? The most common cause of acute cholecystitis is the presence of a gallstone in the cystic duct, a small tube that allows for the flow of …
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What is erosive esophagitis? Erosive esophagitis is a type of injury that leads to the loss of cells on the inside of the esophagus. The loss of cells is called an erosion. What causes erosive esophagitis? The most common cause of erosive esophagitis is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where acid from the stomach …
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Candida esophagitis is a medical condition where the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach, becomes infected by the Candida fungus. This infection causes inflammation and damage to the esophageal tissue. The condition is also known as esophageal candidiasis or thrush. What causes Candida esophagitis? Candida esophagitis is caused by …
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Herpes esophagitis is an infection of the esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The infection causes inflammation and damages the lining of the esophagus, making it difficult and painful to swallow. What causes herpes esophagitis? Herpes esophagitis happens when the herpes simplex virus infects the …
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CMV esophagitis is a medical condition caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the esophagus. The infection leads to inflammation, which damages tissue inside the esophagus. What causes CMV esophagitis? CMV esophagitis is caused by infection of the cells inside the esophagus with cytomegalovirus (CMV). Who is at risk for developing CMV esophagitis? People who have a …
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A malignant spindle cell neoplasm is a type of tumour composed of spindle-shaped cells. These cells appear elongated and narrow under a microscope, resembling a spindle. This diagnosis describes a broad category of tumors rather than a specific type of cancer. Is it a type of cancer? Yes, a malignant spindle cell neoplasm is a …
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What is ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called T cells. It typically involves lymph nodes, but it can also be found in the skin and lungs among other sites. What type of cancer is ALK-positive anaplastic large cell …
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Goblet cell adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in the appendix. It arises from cells normally found on the inside surface of the appendix. Low grade goblet cell adenocarcinoma used to be called goblet cell carcinoid. What are the symptoms of goblet cell adenocarcinoma? Most patients with goblet cell adenocarcinoma present with symptoms …
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What does inactive endometrium mean? Inactive endometrium is a term pathologists use to describe the appearance of endometrial tissue (the tissue found on the inside of the uterus) that is not under the influence of normal (physiological) levels of estrogen and progesterone or is altered due to exogenous factors. Is inactive endometrium normal? Inactive endometrium …
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