Urothelial carcinoma is a type of cancer. It develops from special cells called urothelial cells, which line the inside surface of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the bladder, ureters, kidneys, and urethra. Most urothelial carcinomas start in the bladder, making it the most common type of bladder cancer. Sometimes, this cancer can begin …
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Papillary urothelial carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops from specialized cells lining the inside of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most tumours occur in the bladder, but this type of cancer can arise anywhere along the urinary tract. The tumour is called papillary because it …
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is a type of cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are flat cells that line the inside surface of the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. These squamous cells normally form a thin protective layer called …
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Background: Angiosarcoma is an aggressive type of cancer that develops from specialized endothelial cells normally found on the inside of blood vessels. The most common locations are the scalp, skin, and soft tissue under the skin. Other body sites that can be affected include the breast, liver, lung, and spleen. What type of cancer is …
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from skeletal muscle tissue, the muscle responsible for voluntary movements like walking or lifting objects. This cancer most commonly affects children, but it can also be found in adults. Rhabdomyosarcoma can occur almost anywhere in the body, but it most frequently arises in areas such as the …
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A villous adenoma is a type of polyp that forms on the inner lining of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. It is made up of abnormal glandular cells that grow in long, finger-like projections called villi. These polyps are considered precancerous, meaning they are not cancer, but the abnormal cells have …
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A tubulovillous adenoma is a type of polyp that develops on the inner lining of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. It is composed of abnormal glandular cells that form both tube-shaped structures (known as tubular architecture) and finger-like projections (referred to as villous architecture). Tubulovillous adenomas are considered precancerous because, over …
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What is squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina? Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of cancer in the vagina. The tumour starts from specialized squamous cells that cover the inside surface of the vagina. What causes squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina? The most common cause of squamous cell carcinoma in the vagina …
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What is squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common type of oropharyngeal cancer. The oropharynx is an area of the throat that includes the tonsils, base of the tongue, uvula, and soft palate. This type of cancer quickly spreads to lymph nodes especially those in the neck. For …
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Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer and the most common type of sarcoma to start in bone. It usually affects teenagers and young adults, although it can also occur in older adults. The most common location for osteosarcoma is the long bone of the thigh, called the femur, but it can develop in any …
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