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Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma

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

Background: Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that typically starts in the body’s soft tissues, including muscles, fat, and connective tissues. Despite its name, alveolar soft part sarcoma does not start in the lung’s alveolar structures, as one might think from the word “alveolar.” Instead, it gets its name from the …
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B-lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

B-lymphoblastic leukemia, also known as B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is a form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) characterized by the rapid production of immature white blood cells called lymphoblasts. In B-ALL, these lymphoblasts are derived from B cells, a type of …
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Nottingham histologic grade

The Nottingham histologic grade (or modified Scarff-Bloom-Richardson grade) is a system pathologists use to evaluate breast cancer under the microscope. It helps determine the aggressiveness of the cancer and provides important information for planning treatment. The grade is based on how different the cancer cells look from normal breast cells and how quickly they are …
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Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma

Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma (PDTC) is a rare type of thyroid cancer that falls between well differentiated thyroid cancers, such as papillary thyroid carcinoma and follicular thyroid carcinoma, and the more aggressive anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. This type of cancer is considered high-grade, meaning it tends to grow and spread more quickly than other thyroid cancers. …
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Limited for interpretation

“Limited for interpretation” means that the pathologist was unable to make a complete diagnosis based on the tissue sample provided. This can happen for several reasons: The tissue sample was too small to provide enough information. The sample was damaged during retrieval or processing. The cells in the sample were no longer alive by the …
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Melanoma

Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells called melanocytes. These cells are found in the skin and produce melanin, a pigment that gives your skin its color. Melanocytes are also found in mucosal tissues, such as the lining of the mouth, nose, and rectum. Melanoma occurs when these cells grow out of …
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Leukocytes

Leukocytes, also called white blood cells, are an important part of your body’s immune system. They are tiny cells that help protect you from infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and other harmful germs. Leukocytes also help fight diseases and heal injuries by responding to areas of damage in the body. Where are leukocytes normally found? …
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