What is Desmoplastic Fibroblastoma (Collagenous Fibroma)? Desmoplastic fibroblastoma, also known as collagenous fibroma, is a rare, non-cancerous (benign) soft-tissue tumour. It develops from fibroblasts, which are cells responsible for producing collagen, the strong...
What is EBV-Associated Smooth Muscle Tumour (EBV-SMT)? EBV-Associated Smooth Muscle Tumour is a rare type of cancer that develops from smooth muscle cells. Smooth muscles are the muscles that work automatically in the body, such as those found in blood vessels, the...
What is Fibrolamellar Carcinoma? Fibrolamellar carcinoma is a rare type of liver cancer that usually develops in teenagers and young adults who do not have any previous liver disease. This makes it different from the common form of liver cancer (hepatocellular...
What is Angiosarcoma of the Heart? Angiosarcoma of the heart is an extremely rare and aggressive type of cancer that starts in the cells lining the blood vessels of the heart. These cells, called endothelial cells, normally help form the inner walls of blood vessels...
What is Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour (DSRCT)? Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour, often shortened to DSRCT, is a very rare and aggressive type of cancer that usually affects young males, most often in their teenage years or early adulthood. It begins in the...
