A fibroepithelial polyp is a small, noncancerous growth that develops on the surface of the skin or the lining of certain body parts, such as the urinary tract or genital area. It is made up of fibrous tissue (connective tissue that supports other tissues in the body) and is covered by a thin layer of …
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HPV related multiphenotypic sinonasal carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the nasal cavity or the sinuses. It is linked to infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that can cause changes in cells and lead to tumour growth. This type of cancer is called “multiphenotypic” because it contains different types of …
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Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm is a rare, slow-growing type of cancer of the pancreas. It most often affects adolescent girls and young women, although it can occur at any age and, less commonly, in men. Despite being a cancer, this tumour usually grows slowly and responds very well to surgery. Most people do very well after …
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Atypical small acinar proliferation (ASAP) is a term pathologists use when examining a prostate biopsy under a microscope. It describes a small group of atypical prostate glands that could represent reactive features, benign (noncancerous) entities, or low grade prostate cancer. The microscopic features of ASAP are insufficient to establish a definitive cancer diagnosis, although it …
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Squamous dysplasia is a precancerous condition, which means the affected cells are not cancerous but have the potential to develop into cancer over time if left untreated. The term describes changes in squamous cells, which are flat cells that cover the surface of certain tissues in the body. Under the microscope, these cells look abnormal, and …
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High grade squamous dysplasia is a precancerous condition that affects the squamous cells lining the inside of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach). These squamous cells typically form a smooth, protective layer known as the squamous epithelium. In high grade squamous dysplasia, the cells look significantly abnormal when …
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Low-grade squamous dysplasia of the esophagus is a precancerous condition in which the cells lining the esophagus show mild abnormal changes. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Its inner surface is lined by squamous epithelium, a thin protective layer of flat cells. These cells normally grow, …
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Myeloid sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from a group of blood-forming cells called myeloid blasts. These cells normally grow and mature in the bone marrow, which is the spongy tissue inside our bones. In myeloid sarcoma, abnormal myeloid blasts form a mass or tumour outside the bone marrow. This tumour can grow …
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The gastroesophageal junction is the area where the esophagus meets the stomach. The esophagus is a tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach, while the stomach is a muscular organ that begins digesting food. The gastroesophageal junction is a barrier to prevent stomach acid and other contents from flowing back …
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Invasive breast carcinoma (not otherwise specified) is the most common type of breast cancer. It starts in the cells lining the ducts of the breast and invades surrounding breast tissue. This type of cancer is often referred to as invasive ductal carcinoma. It is the most common form of breast cancer. The diagnosis of invasive …
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