Mucinous adenocarcinoma is a type of lung cancer and one of the main subtypes of non-small cell lung cancer. This tumour gets its name because the cancer cells produce large amounts of a sticky fluid called mucin. Mucinous adenocarcinoma typically develops in the outer parts of the lungs, and it can sometimes affect multiple areas …
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The mitotic rate describes how many cells in a tumour are actively dividing. When cells divide, they create new cells. This is a normal process in healthy tissue, but in a tumour, a high number of dividing cells can be a sign that the tumour is growing quickly. In a pathology report, the mitotic rate …
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Liposarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from fat cells. It is classified as a soft tissue sarcoma, which means it arises in the connective tissues of the body. Liposarcomas are most commonly found in areas where fat is normally present, such as the abdomen or limbs. While liposarcoma is rare, it is one …
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Smooth muscle neoplasm is a descriptive term used by pathologists to describe a tumour composed of smooth muscle cells. Smooth muscle is the type of muscle found in organs that move automatically, such as the walls of blood vessels, the digestive tract, and the uterus. Under the microscope, smooth muscle cells appear long and thin, …
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A neoplasm is an abnormal growth of cells in your body. Normally, your body carefully controls how cells grow, divide, and die. In a neoplasm, this normal control is disrupted, causing cells to multiply excessively and form a lump or mass. The word “neoplasm” literally means “new growth.” Does neoplasm mean cancer? Not necessarily. While …
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In pathology, the term tumour describes an abnormal growth of cells in the body. Normally, cells grow and divide in a controlled way. However, tumour cells multiply uncontrollably, forming a lump or mass. Tumours can develop anywhere in your body and can vary significantly in their appearance and behaviour. How are tumours categorized? Tumours are …
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