Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) is a rare skin tumour that typically affects older adults with sun-damaged skin. It most often develops in areas exposed to long-term ultraviolet (UV) light, such as the scalp, face, or ears. Although AFX can appear concerning under the microscope, it typically behaves in a non-aggressive (low-grade) manner when strict diagnostic criteria …
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Pleomorphic dermal sarcoma (PDS) is a rare type of skin cancer that usually affects older adults, especially those with extensive sun damage on their skin. It most often appears on the scalp or face, areas that have received a lot of ultraviolet (UV) exposure over time. PDS is considered related to another tumour called atypical …
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This article will help you understand your pathology report for CD30 positive T cell lymphoproliferative disorder. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is primary cutaneous CD30 positive T cell lymphoproliferative disorder? Primary cutaneous CD30 positive T cell lymphoproliferative disorder describes a group of immune system …
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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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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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Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous condition that affects the lips, most commonly the lower lip. It develops after many years of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, usually from sunlight. The lips are covered by a thin layer of skin and mucosa that is more sensitive to sun damage than other areas of the body. Over …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for primary cutaneous follicle centre lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is primary cutaneous follicle centre lymphoma? Primary cutaneous follicle centre lymphoma is an immune system cancer that starts in the skin. It …
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Mycosis fungoides is a type of cancer called lymphoma that starts in the skin. A lymphoma is a cancer of lymphocytes, white blood cells that help protect the body from infections. In mycosis fungoides, the cancerous cells are a type of lymphocyte called T cells, which build up in the skin, leading to rashes, patches, or other skin changes. The disease develops …
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Clark’s level is a system used in pathology reports to describe how far a skin cancer, such as invasive squamous cell carcinoma or invasive melanoma, has spread into the skin. It’s an important factor in determining the severity and potential behaviour of the tumour. The system consists of five levels, each indicating how deeply the tumour has penetrated through …
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Bowen’s disease is another name for squamous cell carcinoma in situ, an early form of skin cancer. It begins in squamous cells, which are the flat cells that comprise the outermost layer of the skin, known as the epidermis. At this stage, the cancer cells are confined to the epidermis and have not spread deeper …
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