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What is uterine leiomyosarcoma? Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a type of uterine cancer. The tumour starts from specialized smooth muscle cells normally found in a part of the uterus called the myometrium. Most patients are over the age of 50 years at the time of diagnosis. What are the symptoms of uterine leiomyosarcoma? Symptoms of uterine leiomyosarcoma …
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What does superficially invasive mean? Superficially invasive is a term pathologists use to describe cancer that has only spread a small distance into the non-cancerous surrounding tissue. The term ‘superficially invasive’ may be used to describe many different types of cancers. The actual distance that the tumour cells may spread into the normal tissue in …
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The lamina propria is a thin layer of soft tissue that sits just beneath the surface layer of many organs, including the digestive tract, respiratory tract, and urinary tract. This layer plays a crucial role in supporting the surface lining and maintaining the body’s health. What does the lamina propria do? The lamina propria has …
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In pathology, erosion refers to the superficial loss of epithelial tissue, specifically the epithelium that covers the surfaces or lines the cavities of organs. Unlike ulcers, erosions do not extend into the underlying submucosa or subcutaneous tissues; they are confined to the loss of the epithelial layer only. This distinction is crucial for understanding the …
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What does minimally invasive mean? Minimally invasive is a term pathologists use to describe cancer that has only spread a small distance into the non-cancerous surrounding tissue. For example, a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma in the mouth may be called minimally invasive if it has spread less than 0.5 cm into the …
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The transformation zone is a normal part of the cervix, the lower end of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Two different types of cells cover the cervix: Squamous cells, which cover the outer surface of the cervix (the ectocervix) Glandular cells, which line the cervical canal leading into the uterus (the endocervix) The …
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S100 is the name of a family of proteins found inside certain types of cells in the body. These proteins help cells respond to changes in their environment by regulating processes like growth, movement, and communication. The name “S100” comes from the fact that the proteins are soluble in a solution made with 100% saturated …
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An atypical lipomatous tumor (ALT) is a slow-growing, low-grade type of sarcoma — a cancer that arises from fat cells. ALT is closely related to well-differentiated liposarcoma; in fact, both names refer to the same underlying tumor. The term ALT is used when the tumor arises in a location where complete surgical removal is achievable, …
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DIF stands for direct immunofluorescence. It is a laboratory test that pathologists use to look for specific proteins in a tissue sample. Unlike most tissue samples, which are examined under ordinary light, DIF samples are examined under fluorescent light, which makes the proteins of interest glow so the pathologist can see exactly where they are …
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