What is Pulmonary Lymphoepithelioma-like Carcinoma? Primary Pulmonary Lymphoepithelioma-like Carcinoma (LELC) is a rare type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that closely resembles nasopharyngeal carcinoma. This cancer is strongly linked to the Epstein-Barr virus...
What is Lymphangioleiomyomatosis of the Lung? Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disease that primarily affects women between puberty and menopause. In LAM, abnormal cells grow in the lungs and other parts of the body, damaging healthy lung tissue. Over...
Malignant epithelioid mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma, a cancer mainly caused by exposure to asbestos. This type of cancer develops when the cells that form the outer layer of tissues, called epithelioid cells, become cancerous after being exposed...
What is a Carcinoid Tumour (Lung)? Carcinoid Tumour (Lung) is a type of neuroendocrine tumour that arises from neuroendocrine cells found in the lungs. These tumours are relatively rare, accounting for about 1-2% of all lung cancers. Carcinoid tumours are usually...
What is Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Lung? Adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung is a rare type of non-small cell lung cancer, characterized by the simultaneous presence of both glandular (adenocarcinoma) and squamous components. This dual nature makes it a unique...
