Mucinous carcinoma is a rare type of ovarian cancer. It is made up of tumour cells that look similar to the cells normally found in the gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach or intestines. These tumour cells produce mucus, which is a thick fluid, and this gives the tumour its name. Most mucinous carcinomas are …
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What is low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary? Low-grade serous carcinoma is a type of ovarian cancer. It develops from cells normally found on the outside surface of the ovary or the tissue that lines the inside of the abdominal cavity. It is an uncommon, slow-growing cancer that usually has spread to other organs including …
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High grade serous carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It develops from epithelial cells, which are the cells that normally cover the outside surface of the ovaries. The word serous describes the appearance of the tumor cells under the microscope, which resemble cells that line the fallopian tubes. The term high grade …
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Endometrioid carcinoma is a type of ovarian cancer that starts from the epithelial cells, which are the cells that normally cover the surface of the ovary and line the glands inside the uterus. It accounts for about 10% of all ovarian cancers. Many cases of ovarian endometrioid carcinoma are associated with a condition called endometriosis. …
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Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is a type of cancer that develops from gland-forming cells in an area of abnormal tissue called intestinal metaplasia. These cells are not normally found in the esophagus but can appear when the lining of the esophagus is repeatedly exposed to stomach acid. This cancer almost always starts in the lower …
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HPV associated endocervical adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer. It begins in the glandular cells that line the endocervical canal, which is the passage connecting the uterus to the vagina. These glandular cells normally produce mucus. When they become cancerous, they grow in an uncontrolled way and can spread into nearby tissues. This cancer …
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Adenocarcinoma of the colon is the most common type of colon cancer. It starts in the gland-forming cells that line the inner surface of the colon. These cells normally produce mucus, which helps stool move through the large intestine. When these cells become abnormal and grow uncontrolled, they form a tumour called adenocarcinoma. What causes …
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Follicular adenoma is a non-cancerous tumour of the thyroid gland. It is made up of follicular cells, the same type of cells that produce thyroid hormones. These tumours are usually surrounded by a thin layer of tissue called a capsule, which helps keep the tumour separated from the rest of the thyroid gland. Follicular adenomas …
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A fibroadenoma is a benign (noncancerous) type of breast tumor. It is made of both epithelial cells (the cells that line breast ducts) and stromal cells (the connective tissue that supports the ducts). Fibroadenomas are not cancerous, and having a fibroadenoma does not increase the risk of developing breast cancer in the future. If a …
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A tubular adenoma is a type of colorectal polyp that forms on the inner lining of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. It is considered a conventional adenoma, which means it develops through the most common pathway that can lead to colorectal cancer. Although tubular adenomas are benign (non-cancerous), they are classified …
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