What is a biphasic salivary gland neoplasm? A biphasic salivary gland neoplasm is a tumour that arises in one of the salivary glands. It is called biphasic because it is made up of two distinct populations of cells: luminal cells (ductal cells) and abluminal cells (basal cells or myoepithelial cells). The luminal cells are typically …
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What is a borderline Brenner tumour? A borderline Brenner tumour is a rare non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. The tumour starts from the cells normally found on the outside surface of the ovary. Most are believed to develop from a benign Brenner tumour. What are the symptoms of a borderline Brenner tumour? Most borderline Brenner …
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What is clear cell chondrosarcoma? Clear cell chondrosarcoma is a slow-growing type of cancer made up of cartilage. This type of cancer is typically found in the femur (long bone of the leg) or the humerus (long bone of the arm) where it affects the epiphysis (end of the bone). What is cartilage? Cartilage is …
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What is infiltrative follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinoma? Infiltrative follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinoma (FVPTC) is a type of thyroid cancer. This type of cancer is more common in adults although it can be seen in children. It is called ‘infiltrative’ because when examined under the microscope, the tumour cells are seen spreading (infiltrating) widely …
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What is atypical endometrial hyperplasia? Atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH) is a precancerous condition associated with an abnormally thick endometrium. It is considered a precancerous condition because over time it can turn into a type of endometrial cancer called endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Another name for this condition is endometrioid intraepithelial neoplasia. Is atypical endometrial hyperplasia cancer? No. …
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What is ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas? Ductal adenocarcinoma (also called ductal carcinoma) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer. It starts in the pancreas from specialized cells on the inside of small channels called ducts. Ductal adenocarcinoma can start anywhere along the length of the pancreas but it commonly involves the part of …
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What is clear cell renal cell carcinoma? Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a type of kidney cancer. The tumour develops from the very small tubules in the kidney. Clear cell RCC is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults. What are the symptoms of clear cell renal cell carcinoma? Symptoms associated …
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What is ductal carcinoma in situ? Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a non-invasive type of breast cancer. The tumour starts from specialized epithelial cells in the glands and ducts of the breast. DCIS is called non-invasive because, after careful microscopic examination, cancer cells were found only on the inside of the ducts and glands. …
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