What is Fibrous Dysplasia (FD) of The Bone? Fibrous dysplasia is a rare congenital bone disorder in which fibrous (scar-like) tissues develop in place of normal bone cells due to a defect in the differentiation and maturation of bone-forming cells. This defect can...
What is a Cytokeratin-Positive Interstitial Reticulum Cell Tumour? A cytokeratin-positive interstitial reticulum cell tumour is a rare tumour (abnormal cell growth) in the lymph nodes, spleen, and tonsils. The most common sites for this tumour are the lymph nodes in...
What is Lentiginous Melanoma of The Skin? Lentiginous melanoma is a slowly growing type of skin cancer that arises from skin cells that produce pigments and usually develop in sun-damaged areas of the skin. The most commonly affected sites are the trunk, legs, and...
What is B-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia? B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia is cancer (rapid, uncontrolled division) of immature B- and T-lymphocytes (white blood cells) in the blood, bone marrow, and spleen. It is an aggressive tumor and has a poor prognosis. Mature B and...
What is Rhabdomyosarcoma? Rhabdomyosarcoma is a high-grade tumor (having the ability to spread fastly) that arises from the striated skeletal muscle cells, which failed to differentiate fully in its specific form. It is generally, considered as the disease of...
