What is myxoid liposarcoma? Myxoid liposarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in adipose tissue (fat). Most patients are adults and the tumour commonly involves the limbs or extremities. Often patients with myxoid liposarcoma will be treated with radiation therapy before the tumour is removed surgically. What causes myxoid liposarcoma? Almost all myxoid liposarcomas …
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What is an intramuscular lipoma? Intramuscular lipomas are non-cancerous tumours made up of fat. These tumours develop deep inside a muscle and they may feel like a lump. Often, intramuscular lipomas are not well separated from the surrounding normal muscle which can make it challenging for your surgeon to remove the tumour completely. What is …
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An angiolipoma is a benign (noncancerous) soft tissue tumour that develops in the subcutis, the layer of fat just beneath the skin. It is composed of two main components: mature fat cells, which resemble normal body fat, and small, thin-walled blood vessels, some of which contain tiny clots called fibrin thrombi. These features help pathologists …
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What is spindle cell lipoma? A spindle cell lipoma is a non-cancerous tumour made up of fat and long, thin spindle cells. This tumour commonly starts around the upper back and neck but can be found almost anywhere in the body. Most grow just under our skin where they feel like a soft lump. Another …
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A lipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour made up of mature fat cells, also called adipocytes. Lipomas are part of a group of tumours known as mesenchymal tumours, which arise from connective tissues such as fat, muscle, or fibrous tissue. Lipoma is the most common type of soft tissue tumour in adults. Lipomas grow slowly …
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Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in the gland-forming cells that line the inside of the stomach. These cells normally make mucus and digestive juices that protect and aid the stomach in breaking down food. In this disease, the cells grow in an uncontrolled way, forming a tumour that can invade deeper layers …
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What is clear cell carcinoma of the ovary? Clear cell carcinoma is a type of ovarian cancer. Most clear cell carcinomas are associated with a condition called endometriosis. Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue (which is normally found in the uterus) outside of the uterus and the ovary is a common location to find …
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Mucinous carcinoma of the ovary is a type of ovarian cancer that develops from cells that produce mucus. Under the microscope, the tumour cells resemble the cells that line parts of the digestive tract, such as the stomach or intestines. Because of this appearance, pathologists describe the tumour as having “mucinous” or gastrointestinal-type features. This …
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Low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary is a type of ovarian cancer that develops from cells similar to those lining the fallopian tube. It is called “low grade” because the tumour cells look less abnormal under the microscope and tend to grow more slowly than those seen in high-grade serous carcinoma. Low-grade serous carcinoma is …
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High-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It develops from epithelial cells that resemble the cells lining the fallopian tube. This tumour accounts for about 70% of ovarian carcinomas. Many cases are diagnosed after the cancer has already spread within the abdomen. For this reason, high-grade serous carcinoma …
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