Ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common type of pancreatic cancer. It starts from the cells that line the small tubes (ducts) inside the pancreas. These cells normally help transport digestive fluids made by the pancreas into the small intestine. In ductal adenocarcinoma, these cells begin to grow abnormally and invade the surrounding tissue. Over time, …
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Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but aggressive type of skin cancer. It is a type of neuroendocrine tumour, meaning it starts from neuroendocrine cells in the skin. Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells that help the body send signals by releasing chemical messengers in response to nerve signals. Because of how these cells function, Merkel …
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Celiac disease is a condition where the body reacts abnormally to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This reaction causes inflammation and damage to the lining of the small intestine. The damage is caused by immune cells called lymphocytes, which are found in increased numbers in the small intestine of people with …
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What is a solitary fibrous tumour? A solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is a type of tumour that develops from cells normally found in connective tissue. Most behave as non-cancerous tumours but some can behave in an aggressive manner that is more similar to cancer. Your pathologist will carefully examine your tissue sample to look for …
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that grows slowly but can invade deeply into surrounding tissues. It most commonly starts in the major salivary glands such as the parotid, submandibular, or sublingual glands. However, it can also develop in other parts of the body, including the skin, lungs, breasts, and prostate gland. …
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare type of skin cancer that starts in the connective tissue. Connective tissue is the supportive framework that gives the skin its structure and strength. DFSP often grows slowly and usually appears as a firm bump on the skin. It most often develops on the trunk, arms, or legs, but …
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High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is a precancerous condition of the cervix caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). It is made up of squamous cells that have been infected and changed by the virus. These abnormal cells are found in the transformation zone, which is the part of the cervix where glandular cells are replaced …
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Squamous cell carcinoma in situ of the oral cavity is a non-invasive cancer that affects the lining of the mouth. The oral cavity includes the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, inner cheeks, gums, and hard palate. These areas are covered by a thin protective layer called the epithelium, composed of flat cells called squamous …
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Well differentiated liposarcoma is a type of sarcoma, which is a cancer that starts in connective tissues such as fat, muscle, or bone. In this tumor, the cancer cells come from fat cells (adipocytes). Under the microscope, the cells still resemble fat cells, but they appear more abnormal in size and shape than normal fat …
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Background: Dedifferentiated liposarcoma is an aggressive type of cancer that typically starts in a deep location of the body, such as the abdomen. It is called dedifferentiated because it arises from within a similar but less aggressive type of cancer called well differentiated liposarcoma/atypical lipomatous tumour. The term ‘liposarcoma’ means that the cancer was originally …
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