What is Plasmacytoma? Plasmacytoma is a type of cancer that arises from plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies. This condition can present as a single lesion (solitary plasmacytoma) or multiple lesions (multiple myeloma when widespread)....
What is Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma? Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) is a type of slow-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It primarily involves the abnormal proliferation of B lymphocytes – a type of white blood cell – in the lymph nodes and other lymphoid tissues. Small...
What is Adenocarcinoma of the Ureter? Adenocarcinoma of the ureter is a rare form of cancer that originates from the glandular cells present in the ureter. The ureter is the tube-like structure responsible for transferring urine from the kidney to the bladder. Given...
What is Chordoma of the Bone? Chordoma of the bone is a rare type of cancer that arises from remnants of the notochord, a structure present during embryonic development. Chordomas typically develop within the bones of the skull base and spine. Being slow-growing...
What is Teratoma of the Brain? A teratoma of the brain is a rare tumour that arises from germ cells, which are the cells that go on to form eggs in females and sperm in males. Teratomas are unique in that they can contain a variety of tissue types, such as hair,...
