SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated tumour of the lung is a rare and aggressive type of lung cancer. The term “undifferentiated” means that the cancer cells do not look like normal lung cells. The tumour is called “SMARCA4-deficient” because it lacks a functional SMARCA4 gene, which normally helps regulate how cells grow and develop. What are the symptoms …
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Adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung is a rare and aggressive form of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that exhibits characteristics of both adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. What are the symptoms of adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung? Symptoms of adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung include persistent or worsening cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, and …
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Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is a type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The term “non-keratinizing” means that this particular type of cancer does not show the typical keratin pearl formation or extensive keratinization that is often observed in the more common keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma. Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma typically arises in …
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What is large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung? Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is an aggressive type of lung cancer made up of neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells that are found throughout the body. They produce chemicals called hormones that influence the activity of both nearby and distant tissues. Can large cell …
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What is minimally invasive adenocarcinoma of the lung? Minimally invasive adenocarcinoma (MIA) is a type of lung cancer. In order to be called minimally invasive, the tumour cannot be greater than 3.0 cm in size and the area of invasion cannot be greater than 0.5 cm. In the lung, invasion is defined as the spread …
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Adenocarcinoma is a type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the most common type of lung cancer accounting for 40% of all cases in North America. It starts from specialized cells called pneumocytes that line the inside of small air spaces called alveoli in the lungs. What causes adenocarcinoma in the lung? The …
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