Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia, or PanIN, is a microscopic growth that starts in the small ducts of the pancreas. It is not cancer, but it is considered a precancerous change, which means that over many years it can sometimes turn into a type of pancreatic cancer called ductal adenocarcinoma. PanIN is too small to be seen …
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In pathology, the term invasive is used to describe cancer cells that have spread from their original location into surrounding healthy tissues. When a tumor is described as invasive, it means that the cancer cells have moved beyond their normal boundaries, breaking through natural barriers to invade nearby tissues and structures. The term invasive is …
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A neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the larynx (also known as a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumor) is a rare type of cancer that develops from specialized cells called neuroendocrine cells, which release hormones into the blood in response to signals from the nervous system. These tumors occur in the larynx (voice box), the structure in your …
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A neuroendocrine tumor (NET) is a rare type of cancer that arises from neuroendocrine cells in the nasal cavity or sinuses. Neuroendocrine cells normally produce hormones in response to nerve signals. Tumors formed by these cells can vary widely in their behavior, from slow-growing to highly aggressive. What are the symptoms of a neuroendocrine tumor …
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Keratinizing refers to a process in which squamous cells produce large amounts of a protein called keratin. Keratin is a tough, protective substance that makes tissues more resistant to injury, infection, and dehydration. As squamous cells become keratinizing, they gradually lose their ability to function as living cells. Instead, they form a strong outer layer …
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HPV-independent squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina is a type of vaginal cancer that is not caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). It develops when squamous cells in the lining of the vagina grow abnormally and form a tumor that can invade the surrounding tissue. Vaginal cancer is rare, and squamous cell carcinoma is …
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HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina is a type of vaginal cancer caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). It develops when high-risk types of HPV cause squamous cells in the lining of the vagina to grow abnormally, eventually forming a tumor that can invade the surrounding tissue. Vaginal cancer is rare, accounting for …
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Intramucosal adenocarcinoma is an early-stage cancer of the stomach that starts from glandular cells within the innermost layer of the stomach lining (the mucosa). The term “intramucosal” means the cancer cells are found only within this mucosal layer and have not spread into deeper layers of the stomach wall. What are the symptoms of intramucosal …
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Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer made up of abnormal immune cells, including lymphocytes and plasma cells. These cells usually build up in the bone marrow and sometimes in the lymph nodes, spleen, or other tissues, reducing the body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells. Most lymphoplasmacytic lymphomas make a type …
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