Cribriform morular thyroid carcinoma (CMTC) is a rare type of thyroid gland cancer. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones important for metabolism. Cribriform morular thyroid carcinoma is unique due to its specific appearance under the microscope and its association with certain genetic conditions. What are the symptoms of cribriform …
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Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma is a type of lung cancer. It belongs to a group called non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC). The term “non-keratinizing” means that this tumour does not produce large amounts of a protein called keratin. This makes it different from keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma, which has large amounts of keratin. Non-keratinizing squamous …
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In pathology, the term nonkeratinizing describes squamous cells that have not undergone keratinization. Keratinization is a natural process where cells produce and store a tough, protective protein called keratin. When squamous cells do not go through this process, they are called nonkeratinizing. Nonkeratinizing squamous cells are normally found in moist mucosal tissues throughout the body. …
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Basal cells are found in the basal or deepest part of the epithelium, a thin layer of tissue that lines the surface of most organs. These cells have a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and function of the epithelium. Specifically, they serve a pool of less differentiated cells that replace the mature or differentiated …
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Dyskeratotic cells are squamous cells that have undergone premature or abnormal keratinization, a process by which cells produce and accumulate a protein called keratin. Under microscopic examination, these cells are smaller and pinker than normal squamous cells. Dyskeratotic cells can be seen in a variety of precancerous, cancerous, infectious, and inflammatory conditions. What conditions are …
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Fibroblasts are a type of cell normally found in connective tissue. They play an important role in maintaining the structural framework of tissues and organs in the body. They are one the most common types of cells found in connective tissue and are primarily involved in producing and secreting the extracellular matrix, which provides structural …
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Background: Sinonasal angiofibroma is a locally aggressive but benign tumour originating in the nasal cavity or nasopharynx. It exclusively affects males. Alternative names for this tumour include juvenile angiofibroma and nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. What are the symptoms of sinonasal angiofibroma? The symptoms of sinonasal angiofibroma include recurring nosebleeds and nasal congestion, while more extensive tumours may …
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Apocrine metaplasia describes a change where the cells typically found in a tissue are replaced by cells that resemble the apocrine cells found in the skin. It is a benign (non-cancerous) change. In pathology, metaplasia describes the replacement of one type of differentiated cell with another. Normal apocrine cells Apocrine cells, characterized by their large …
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Glandular cells are specialized epithelial cells that form the functional units of most internal organs. They are involved in the production and secretion of substances that aid in the normal activity of the organ. These substances may include enzymes, hormones, mucus, or other products that are released into ducts, surfaces, or the bloodstream for various …
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Metastatic adenocarcinoma refers to cancer that has spread from its original (primary) site to other parts of the body. The term adenocarcinoma specifically refers to a type of cancer made up of glandular cells, which are the cells found inside most internal organs. For example, if someone has metastatic adenocarcinoma of the breast, it means …
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