What is Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma? Medullary thyroid carcinoma originates from the C cells of the thyroid that secretes calcitonin hormone. Calcitonin maintains blood calcium levels in the human body. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that secretes...
What is a Germ cell Tumour of the Testis? Germ cell tumour of the testis are tumours that develop from the sperm-producing cells of the testicle. There are two main types of germ cell tumours – seminoma and non-seminoma. The testicles are the male sex glands in...
What is Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma? Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma is a type of thyroid cancer. This is an aggressive type of cancer that can affect and invade the local organs surrounding the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that...
What is the Papillary Cancer of the Thyroid? Papillary Thyroid Cancer or Papillary Carcinoma (Thyroid) has a hard, cystic, or nodular appearance and can develop from radiation exposure. Less commonly, it invades the local area of the thyroid gland but often spreads...
What is Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma? Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma is a type of endometrial cancer that differs in tissue and cell structure from endometrial cancer but has similar clinical features. Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma usually grows slowly and gives a good...
