What is sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma? Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is a type of cancer that starts from cells normally found on the inside of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. This area of the body is called the sinonasal tract. Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma is an aggressive disease with a poor prognosis. Can sinonasal undifferentiated sinonasal carcinoma …
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What is steatohepatitis? Steatohepatitis is a type of fatty liver disease. It is associated with inflammation and the build up of fat inside specialized liver cells called hepatocytes. What are the types of steatohepatitis? There are two major types of steatohepatitis: non-alcoholic and alcoholic. Alcoholic steatohepatitis occurs due to alcohol use. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis can be …
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Steatosis is a non-cancerous liver condition in which fat builds up inside liver cells, called hepatocytes. It is one of the main features of a group of conditions known as fatty liver disease. In steatosis, liver cells remain viable, but excess fat can interfere with liver function and, in some people, progress to more serious …
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What is a serous borderline tumour? Serous borderline tumour is a non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. Although it is considered non-cancerous, the tumour cells can spread to other organs within the abdomen and pelvis. Is a serous borderline tumour of the ovary a type of cancer? No. Serous borderline tumour is not a type of …
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What is serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC)? Serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) is a non-invasive type of fallopian tube cancer. It develops from the cells that cover the inside surface of the fallopian tube. If left untreated, STIC can turn into an invasive type of cancer called high-grade serous carcinoma. Why is serous tubular intraepithelial …
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A sessile serrated polyp is a type of polyp that develops on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Although these polyps are not cancerous, they are considered precancerous, which means they can turn into cancer over time if not removed. Most sessile serrated polyps are detected during routine colonoscopies and are removed at …
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What is a serous cystadenoma? A serous cystadenoma is a very common non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. It develops from the cells on the surface of the ovary. While these tumours are non-cancerous, they can grow to be very large in size and as a result, can cause significant symptoms for many patients. What are …
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Secretory endometrium is a term pathologists use to describe the changes seen in the endometrium during the second half of the menstrual cycle. It is a normal finding in women of reproductive age. Is secretory endometrium normal? Yes. Secretory endometrium is a normal finding in women of reproductive age. What is the function of secretory …
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What is seborrheic keratosis? Seborrheic keratosis (SK) is a non-cancerous growth that starts from the squamous cells in the epidermis on the surface of the skin. Seborrheic keratosis is a very common condition and is seen more often as people age. What does seborrheic keratosis look like? Without a microscope, seborrheic keratosis may look like …
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A trichilemmal cyst, also called a pilar cyst, is a non-cancerous growth that develops from a hair follicle in the skin. These cysts are very common and most often appear on the scalp, where they look like smooth, round bumps under the skin. Trichilemmal cysts can range in size from a few millimeters to several …
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