Our New Resource Page for Malignant Epithelioid Mesothelioma
Malignant epithelioid mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma, a cancer mainly caused by exposure to asbestos. This type of cancer develops when the cells that form the outer layer of tissues, called epithelioid cells, become cancerous...
Our New Resource Page for Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Of The Lung
Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the lung (MAL) is a rare form of lung cancer marked by the cancer cells' production of excessive mucus. Because of its unique features, it was formerly called mucinous bronchioloalveolar carcinoma. Many sufferers of...
Our New Resource Page for Papillary Cystadenocarcinoma of the Salivary Gland
Papillary cystadenocarcinoma is a rare, slow-growing cancer that affects the salivary glands. It consists of fluid-filled and solid parts with finger-like growths inside. This type of tumour differs from the more common salivary gland cancers. In...
Our New Resource Page for Choroid Plexus Carcinoma of the Brain
Choroid plexus carcinoma of the brain is a type of severe brain malignancy (cancer) that originates from the uncontrolled division of cells that makes the choroid plexus of the brain. Choroid plexus carcinomas of the brain are classified into three...
Our New Resource Page for Sclerosing Cholangiocarcinoma of the Biliary Tract
Sclerosing cholangiocarcinoma of the biliary tract is the most common type of bile duct cancer in patients who have primary sclerosing cholangitis. It is a deadly cancer of the bile duct occurring in 2-8% of patients and is the leading cause of...
Our New Resource Page for Malignant Fibrous Histiosarcoma
Malignant Fibrous Histiosarcoma is a rare type of soft tissue cancer caused by uncontrolled cell division in the mesenchyme. It predominantly develops in males older than 60 years of age. It commonly affects the arms and legs but can develop...
Our New Resource Page for Papillary Endometrioid Carcinoma
Papillary endometrioid carcinoma is a tumor that originates from the endometrial layer of the uterus. It has a papillary structure and is characterized by the presence of a fibrovascular bundle. This type of tumor is dependent on estrogen and...
Our New Resource Page for 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, connective tissues, and the...
Our New Resource Page for 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 approaching menopause. Many...
Our New Resource Page for Gynandroblastoma of the Ovary
Gynandroblastoma is a rare type of ovarian tumor (abnormal growth of tissues of the ovary) that consists of two types of cells granulosa cells and sertoli-Leyding cells. It is a rare type of tumor and more commonly develops in younger females,...