What is Lymphangiosarcoma? Lymphangiosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs with long-term chronic cases of lymphedema (swollen lymph nodes). It can develop from prolonged swelling of the lymph nodes in the arms and legs, but it usually develops due to prolonged...
What is Follicular Dendritic Cell Tumour? A follicular dendritic cell tumour is a slowly growing, painless, low-grade mass that arises from transformed connective tissue cells. Follicular dendritic cell tumours mainly develop in the lymph nodes, but can also develop...
What is Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia? Chronic myelogenous leukemia is a type of white blood cell cancer. It accounts for approximately 15-25% of all white blood cell cancers. Disease Causes There is no well-known cause; however, exposure to certain ionizing radiation...
What is the Atypical Lipoma? Atypical lipoma is low-grade cancer that tends to recur but rarely spread to other parts of the body. The chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities (arms and legs) are the most commonly affected sites. In extremities, it commonly originates...
What is Atypical Fibroxanthoma? Atypical Fibroxanthoma is a type of skin tumour that usually develops on the head and neck or scalp in older people due to significant exposure to the sun or radiation therapy. It can be cancerous. Disease Causes Older age, exposure to...
