Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) in the vagina is an abnormal growth caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The abnormal growth seen in LSIL is an example of dysplasia. In addition to the vagina, LSIL can also affect the anal canal, vulva, and cervix. In men, LSIL can affect the penis and scrotum. …
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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is a precancerous condition of the cervix caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). It is composed of squamous cells infected and altered by the virus. These abnormal cells are usually found in the transformation zone, the part of the cervix where glandular cells are gradually replaced by squamous …
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Papillary renal cell carcinoma is a type of kidney cancer. It develops from tiny tubes inside the kidney called tubules. It is the second most common type of kidney cancer found in adults. The outlook for papillary renal cell carcinoma can vary significantly depending on the specific type of tumour, its grade, and the extent …
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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 carry digestive fluids made by the pancreas into the small intestine. In ductal adenocarcinoma, cells begin to grow abnormally and invade surrounding tissue. Over time, the cancer may spread …
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Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer. It is a kind of neuroendocrine tumor, meaning it develops from neuroendocrine cells in the skin. Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells that send signals by releasing chemical messengers in response to nerve activity. Merkel cell carcinoma tends to grow quickly and is more likely to …
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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 type of cancer that most often starts in the salivary glands — the glands that make saliva. It has two unusual features. First, it tends to grow slowly but can come back many years after surgery. Second, it rarely spreads to lymph nodes, but it often spreads along nerves and …
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare type of skin cancer that starts in the dermis — the thick middle layer of the skin. It belongs to a broader family of cancers called sarcomas, which arise from connective tissue (the supportive framework that gives the skin and other organs their shape and strength). DFSP most often …
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High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is a precancerous condition of the cervix caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). It is composed of squamous cells infected and altered by the virus. These abnormal cells are found in the transformation zone, the part of the cervix where glandular cells are gradually replaced by squamous cells. …
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