What is Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Lung? Spindle cell carcinoma of lung is a rare type of lung that arises from the spindle cells found in the peripheral area of lungs. It account for 0.2-0.3% of all lung cancers. It is a high grade tumor. High grade tumors are...

What is Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura? Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura is a rare type of tumor that arises from the mesenchymal tissues of the pleural membrane.  It can be a benign or malignant tumor with a well-defined round shape on a chest x-ray....

What is Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma of Lung? Signet ring cell adenocarcinoma of the lung is a rare type of lung cancer that secretes mucin. Mucin is a substance present in mucous and its function is to provide protection to the respiratory tract and intestines....

What is Pulmonary Blastoma or Blastoma of Lung? Pulmonary blastoma is a rare type of lung cancer that consists of a mixture of immature epithelial and mesenchymal tissues. It usually comes from the tissues of the lungs or the pleura (the pleura are the membrane that...

What is Pleomorphic Carcinoma of Lung? Pleomorphic carcinoma of the lung is a rare form of high-grade lung cancer. High-grade cancer is a cancer that grows rapidly and spreads to other parts of the body from where it originated. It account for approximately 0.1% to...