Tenosynovial giant cell tumour (TGCT) is a non-cancerous (benign) growth that forms near a joint or tendon sheath (the covering around tendons). It is a type of soft tissue tumour characterised by an overgrowth of the synovial lining. It usually causes swelling, pain,...
Turcot Syndrome is an uncommon hereditary condition that increases the risk of developing colon polyps and brain tumours. These are small, abnormal growths in the lining of the large intestine, as well as tumours in the brain, especially those within the central...
Central Neurocytoma is a rare and mostly non-cancerous brain tumour that usually occurs in young adults between the ages of 20 and 40. This tumour grows in the brain’s ventricles, which are the fluid-filled spaces inside the brain. Because of its location, it can...
Eccrine Carcinoma is a very rare type of skin cancer that begins in the eccrine sweat glands. These glands are responsible for producing sweat and are found throughout the entire surface of the body. This cancer tends to occur more often in older adults and may...
BAP1 Tumour Predisposition Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that increases a person’s risk of developing certain types of cancer. This happens because of a mutation (change) in a specific gene called BAP1. Normally, this gene helps control how cells grow and...
