A dysplastic nevus, also called an atypical mole, is a noncancerous type of skin growth made up of melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment and give skin its color. Dysplastic nevi look different from common moles because they have unusual shapes, sizes, or colors. While they are benign (noncancerous) and do not pose an immediate …
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What is chronic inactive gastritis? Chronic inactive gastritis means inflammation of the lining on the inside of the stomach. The inflammation prevents the stomach from functioning normally by damaging the specialized foveolar cells that cover the inside surface of the stomach. What is the difference between active and inactive chronic gastritis? Pathologists divide chronic gastritis …
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Background: Hurthle cell carcinoma, also known as oncocytic carcinoma, is a rare and distinct type of thyroid cancer characterized by the presence of Hurthle cells. These cells are large, with abundant granular eosinophilic cytoplasm due to the high number of mitochondria and a prominent nucleolus. What are the symptoms of Hurthle cell carcinoma? Symptoms of …
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A Hurthle cell adenoma is a non-cancerous type of thyroid tumour. It is made up of large pink Hurthle cells that are separated from the normal thyroid tissue by a thin tissue barrier called a tumour capsule. The tumour often forms a lump in the thyroid gland called a nodule. What are the symptoms of …
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Reactive gastropathy is a condition that develops when substances such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), alcohol, or bile damage the cells that cover the inside of the stomach. Another name for this condition is chemical gastropathy. What causes reactive gastropathy? The inside of the stomach is covered by specialized foveolar cells which produce a substance …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for chemical gastropathy of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is chemical gastropathy? Chemical gastropathy is a condition that develops when substances such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), alcohol, or bile damage …
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What is peptic duodenitis? Peptic duodenitis is an injury associated with inflammation in a part of the small intestinal called the duodenum. It is caused by increased acid production in the stomach. The extra acid spills into the duodenum where it damages the cells in the mucosa. The damage causes abdominal pain which is worse …
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What is a pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasm? Mucinous cystic neoplasm is a non-cancerous type of pancreatic tumour. This tumour occurs most often in women around 50 years of age. It is usually located at the end of the pancreas in the area called the tail but may also be found less often in the head …
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus transmitted through sexual contact. There are over 100 different types of HPV, and some are more likely than others to cause health problems, including cancer. HPV infects specific cells called squamous cells, which are normally found in areas such as the skin, mouth, throat, cervix, penis, and …
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Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) are two dyes used in pathology to stain tissue samples. When a tissue sample is taken from the body (through a biopsy or surgery), it is often very difficult to see the details of the cells and structures within it. Hematoxylin and eosin are used to color the tissue, making these …
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