The Arias-Stella reaction is a noncancerous change typically seen in the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium) or the fallopian tube. It occurs in response to pregnancy or certain hormone medications. The cells become larger and sometimes appear unusual when examined under a microscope. The reaction is named after the pathologist who first described it. …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for CD10 positive B cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is CD10 positive B cell lymphoma? CD10 positive B cell lymphoma describes a group of immune system cancers involving B cells that …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma? Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma? Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma is a rare immune system cancer that develops from T cells (a type of white blood cell) …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma? T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) is a type of cancer caused by immature T cells called lymphoblasts. These are a type of white blood cell that …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the small intestine. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of small intestinal cancer …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is a poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma? A poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) is an aggressive type of stomach cancer …
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Lentigo maligna melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in areas of skin with significant sun damage, such as the face, neck, or arms. It begins as a non-invasive form of skin cancer called lentigo maligna, which is confined to the top layer of skin (the epidermis). Over time, lentigo maligna may progress …
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Striated duct adenoma is a rare, benign tumour that develops in the salivary glands, most often in the parotid gland, situated in front of and below the ears. The tumour is made up of small ducts (tiny tube-like structures) similar to those normally found in the salivary glands. These tumours are typically slow-growing and do …
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HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that begins in squamous cells, specialized cells found on the inside surface of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. The nasal cavity is the hollow space inside the nose that helps warm, moisten, and filter the air we breathe. The paranasal sinuses, which include the maxillary, …
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