What is a thecoma? A thecoma is an uncommon and noncancerous type of ovarian tumour. The tumour is made up of specialized thecal cells that are normally found in the ovary. Is a thecoma benign or malignant? Thecoma is a benign (noncancerous) type of ovarian tumour. What are the symptoms of a thecoma? The most …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for secretory carcinoma of the head and neck. Each section explains a specific aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is secretory carcinoma? Secretory carcinoma is a relatively uncommon type of salivary gland cancer. It is characterized by a genetic …
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What is a myoepithelioma? A myoepithelioma is a non-cancerous type of soft tissue tumour. It made up of specialized myoepithelial cells that arise from cells within soft tissue such as muscle, cartilage, or connective tissue. This tumour should not be confused with the similarly named myoepithelioma that starts in the salivary glands. Where is myoepithelioma …
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A myoepithelioma is a non-cancerous type of salivary gland tumour. It is made up of specialized myoepithelial cells that are normally found in the salivary gland. This tumour should not be confused with the similarly named myoepithelioma that starts in soft tissue. Is myoepithelioma a type of cancer? No. Myoepithelioma is a benign (non-cancerous) type …
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What is a foveolar type adenoma of the stomach? A foveolar type adenoma is a non-cancerous growth that starts from cells on the inside surface of the stomach. It is a rare type of polyp in the stomach although it is slightly more common in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) syndrome and gastric adenocarcinoma …
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An intestinal type adenoma is a non-cancerous growth that starts from the inner lining of the stomach. It is called an “adenoma” because it is made up of abnormal gland-forming cells. These adenomas are considered precancerous, which means they have the potential to turn into cancer over time. Intestinal type adenoma is the third most …
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Edematous is a term used to describe the accumulation of clear, water-like fluid inside tissue. It is also called edema. A tissue becomes edematous when a specialized type of fluid called serum leaks out of blood vessels and into the surrounding tissue. Tissue can become edematous as a result of congestive heart failure, liver disease, …
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What are lymphoid cells? Lymphoid cells are immune cells, specifically B cells, T cells, plasma cells, and natural killer (NK) cells. They are part of the body’s immune system and they play an important role in protecting the body from infections. Where are lymphoid cells normally found? Lymphoid cells can be found throughout the body …
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ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts in T cells, which are specialized white blood cells that help the body fight infections. Because it begins in immune system cells, it is classified as a non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This disease can start in many different parts of the body. Common …
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In pathology, cells are described as plasmacytoid if they are round and if the nucleus (the part of the cell that holds the genetic material) is located to the side of the side. Pathologists often describe the location of the nucleus as eccentric or peripheral. These cells are described as plasmacytoid because they look like …
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