A satellite metastasis is a small group of cancer cells that has spread just beyond the main tumour but remains very close to it. These small tumours are usually found within 2 centimeters of the primary tumour and have not yet traveled to lymph nodes or distant organs. Satellite metastases are most commonly seen in …
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D2-40 is a protein normally found in the cells lining the lymphatic vessels, which are part of the body’s immune system. These vessels help drain fluid from tissues and transport immune cells. This protein can also be found in other types of cells, allowing pathologists to identify specific tumours made up of these cells. What …
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A fibroepithelial polyp is a small, noncancerous growth that develops on the surface of the skin or the lining of certain body parts, such as the urinary tract or genital area. It is made up of fibrous tissue (connective tissue that supports other tissues in the body) and is covered by a thin layer of …
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HPV related multiphenotypic sinonasal carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the nasal cavity or the sinuses. It is linked to infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that can cause changes in cells and lead to tumour growth. This type of cancer is called “multiphenotypic” because it contains different types of …
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A solid pseudopapillary neoplasm is a rare, slow-growing cancer of the pancreas. It most often affects adolescent girls and young women, although it can occur at any age and, less commonly, in men. It has a slight tendency to arise in the tail (the end) of the pancreas. Although it is a cancer, this tumor …
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The Arias-Stella reaction is a noncancerous change most often seen in the tissue that lines the uterus, called the endometrium, and sometimes in the fallopian tube. It develops in response to pregnancy or certain hormone medications, causing the affected cells to become larger and appear unusual under the microscope. It is named after Javier Arias-Stella, …
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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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Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in the skin. It belongs to a group of conditions called primary cutaneous CD30-positive T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. A lymphoma is a cancer that arises from white blood cells, and in this disease, the cancer cells come from T cells, a type of …
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Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) is a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma that affects the immune system. It develops from T cells, a type of white blood cell that normally helps regulate the immune response. This type of lymphoma typically begins in the lymph nodes but can also affect other parts of the body, including …
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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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