Ewing sarcoma of the bone is a type of tumour that results from uncontrolled division or multiplication of cells in bones or nearby soft tissues. Ewing sarcoma of the bone can develop in people of any age, but usually occurs in children and adolescents between the...
What is the Choroid Plexus Papilloma of the Brain? Choroid plexus papillomas are rare, benign (non-cancerous) brain tumours that originate in the brain’s ventricles. They typically affect children, usually arising from the lateral ventricles, but can also occur...
A gastrointestinal stromal tumour is a type of tumour that starts in the cells found in the wall of the digestive tract, called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). These cells act like pacemakers for the digestive system, sending signals to the muscles to help move...
What is Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma? Signet ring cell adenocarcinoma is a rare type of tumour characterised by the presence of at least 50% signet ring cells. Ninety percent of the cases start with the stomach’s glandular cells, but it can also start in...
What is Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Vagina? Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina is a rare type of cancer that originates from the uncontrolled division of epithelial tissues of the vagina as a result of side effects of a drug named Diethylstilbestrol (DES)...
