What is Malignant External Rhabdoid Tumour? Malignant external rhabdoid tumour (MERT) is a rare and highly aggressive childhood cancer that primarily affects the kidneys, but it can also arise in other parts of the body, such as soft tissues, muscles, tendons,...
What is a Leydig Cell Tumour of the Ovary? Leydig cell tumours also known as Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour (SLCT), is extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.5% of all ovarian cancers. Although they can occur at any age, they are most common in women who are...
What is the Fibroma of Mediastinum? A fibroma is a type of tumour (abnormal growth of tissues) originating from muscle cells or neuronal cells, affecting the posterior and anterior regions of the mediastinum. These tumours can be either benign (non-cancerous) or...
What is the Choroid Plexus Papilloma of the Brain? Choroid plexus papillomas are rare, benign (non-cancerous) brain tumours that originate in the brain’s ventricles. They typically affect children, usually arising from the lateral ventricles, but can also occur...
A gastrointestinal stromal tumour is a type of tumour that starts in the cells found in the wall of the digestive tract, called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). These cells act like pacemakers for the digestive system, sending signals to the muscles to help move...
