Carcinosarcoma of the uterus is an uncommon and fast-growing cancer. It is described as biphasic because it contains two different kinds of cancer cells growing side by side. One part is made of cells that resemble those lining the inside surfaces of organs. This is the carcinoma component. The other is made of cells that …
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Lentigo maligna is a type of melanoma in situ, a very early form of skin cancer that has not yet spread beyond the top layer of the skin (the epidermis). It develops in skin that has had years of sun exposure, such as the face, neck, and arms, and it usually affects older adults. Lentigo …
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A syndrome is a medical term that describes a group of signs, symptoms, or characteristics commonly occurring together and linked to a specific condition or disease. Some syndromes are genetic (inherited from parents), while others result from environmental factors, infections, or a combination of different influences. Familial cancer syndromes are inherited syndromes that significantly increase …
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Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is a non-cancerous change in the breast. Despite having the word “carcinoma” in its name, LCIS is not a type of cancer and does not spread to other parts of the body. Instead, it is a marker that a person has an increased risk of developing breast cancer in the …
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Urothelial carcinoma is a type of cancer. It develops from special cells called urothelial cells, which line the inside surface of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the bladder, ureters, kidneys, and urethra. Most urothelial carcinomas start in the bladder, making it the most common type of bladder cancer. Sometimes, this cancer can begin …
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Papillary urothelial carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops from specialized cells lining the inside of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most tumours occur in the bladder, but this type of cancer can arise anywhere along the urinary tract. The tumour is called papillary because it …
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is a type of cancer that begins in squamous cells, the flat, overlapping cells that line the inside of the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach. These squamous cells form a thin protective layer called the epithelium, …
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Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of sarcoma — a cancer that arises from the specialized cells that line the inside of blood and lymphatic vessels. These cells are called endothelial cells. Angiosarcoma can develop in almost any part of the body, but it most commonly arises in the skin of the scalp and …
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from cells that would normally become skeletal muscle, the muscle that moves the arms, legs, and other parts of the body. It is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children, although it can also occur in adults. It can start almost anywhere, including places where there …
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A villous adenoma is a precancerous polyp that develops on the inner lining of the large intestine, including the colon and rectum. It is made up of abnormal glandular cells that grow in long, finger-shaped projections called villi, which resemble the normal lining of the small intestine. Villous adenomas are not cancer, but of the three conventional types …
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