What is Gastrinoma of the Pancreas? A gastrinoma is a type of endocrine tumour that secretes the hormone gastrin and originates from gastrin-secreting pancreatic cells. It usually originates from the head or neck part of the pancreas. The tumour has malignant...
What is a Carcinoid Tumor of the Pancreas? A carcinoid tumour of the pancreas is a rare type of neuroendocrine cancer of the pancreas that originates from the serotonin secreting cells. Carcinoid tumours can also originate from the gastrointestinal (esophagus,...
What is Pleomorphic Giant Cell Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder? A pleomorphic giant cell tumour of the urinary bladder is a type of cancer that originates from the epithelium of the urinary bladder. It is more common in males as compared to females. It usually...
What is the Neurilemmoma of the Brain? Neurilemmoma is a benign tumour that arises from the Schwann cells of the nerve sheath of peripheral nerves. Peripheral nerves are nerves that reside outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves carry information between the...
What is Nasopharyngeal Lymphoepithelioma of the Head and Neck? Nasopharyngeal lymphoepithelioma is a type of squamous cell carcinoma that usually develops in the upper part of the throat behind the nose and is called the nasopharynx. In rare cases, it occurs in other...
