What are Primary Malignant Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumours? Primary Malignant Tumours of the Thymic Neuroendocrine type are rare cancers that arise from neuroendocrine cells within the thymus. The thymus is a small organ located in the upper chest behind the breastbone,...
What is BCOR-Rearranged Sarcoma? BCOR-rearranged sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in soft tissues or sometimes in bones. It occurs due to a specific genetic change involving a gene called BCOR (BCL6 Corepressor). In this condition, the BCOR gene becomes...
What is CIC-Rearranged Sarcoma? CIC-Rearranged Sarcoma is a very rare and aggressive type of soft tissue cancer. It develops because of a specific genetic change involving a gene called CIC. In this condition, the CIC gene becomes abnormally joined with another gene,...
What is SMARCB1-Deficient Sinonasal Carcinoma? SMARCB1-deficient sinonasal carcinoma is a very rare and aggressive type of cancer that develops in the nasal cavity or the sinus areas around the nose. The term “SMARCB1-deficient” means that the tumour cells have lost a...
What is an Intraductal Tubulopapillary Neoplasm? Intraductal Tubulopapillary Neoplasm, often called ITPN, is a rare type of tumour that develops inside the ducts of the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach that helps in digestion and blood...
