In a pathology report, the term non-diagnostic means that the pathologist was not able to make a diagnosis based on the tissue or sample that was provided. This result does not mean the sample is normal or healthy—it simply means that there was not enough information in the sample to make a clear conclusion. Non-diagnostic …
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The phrase “insufficient for diagnosis” means that the sample provided to the pathologist did not contain enough information to make a clear and reliable diagnosis. This does not mean that the disease or condition is absent. Instead, it means that the material collected was too limited, poorly preserved, or lacking the necessary cells or tissue …
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What is a chondroma? A chondroma is a non-cancerous tumour made up of cells normally found in cartilage called chondrocytes. They usually affect young and middle-aged adults. A closely related tumour that occurs inside the bone is called an enchondroma. Is a chondroma benign? Yes. All chondromas are benign (non-cancerous) tumours. Where are chondromas found …
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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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Hürthle cell carcinoma is a rare type of thyroid cancer that arises from follicular cells, which produce thyroid hormone. This tumour is composed mainly of Hürthle cells (also called oncocytic cells), which are larger than normal thyroid cells and appear pink and granular under the microscope because they contain many mitochondria. These structures produce energy …
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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, also known as chemical gastropathy, is a condition in which the stomach’s lining becomes damaged after exposure to substances not normally present in the stomach. These substances may include bile, alcohol, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or aspirin. The damage causes changes in the cells that normally protect the stomach, …
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Chemical gastropathy is a condition that develops when the lining of the stomach is damaged by irritating substances such as bile, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or alcohol. Another name for this condition is reactive gastropathy. Under normal conditions, the inside of the stomach is lined by special foveolar cells that produce mucus, a protective layer …
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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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