Our New Resource Page for DIPNECH
Diffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia, commonly known as DIPNECH, is a rare lung condition characterised by abnormal overgrowth of neuroendocrine cells within the airways. It is considered a pre-malignant or early neoplastic...
Our New Resource Page for Malignant PEComa
Malignant PEComa is a very rare type of cancer that arises from special cells called perivascular epithelioid cells. These cells are unusual because they show features of both muscle cells and pigment-producing cells. PEComas belong to a group of...
Our New Resource Page for High-Grade Astrocytoma
High-Grade Astrocytoma with Piloid Features, also called HGAP, is a rare type of brain tumour. It was recently recognised as a separate tumour in the updated classification of brain tumours by the World Health Organization. Under the microscope,...
Our New Resource Page for MiNENs
Mixed Neuroendocrine–Non-Neuroendocrine Neoplasms, commonly known as MiNENs, are rare hybrid tumours that contain two different types of cancer cells within the same tumour. One component is neuroendocrine, and the other is non-neuroendocrine,...
Our New Resource Page for Primary Tracheal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Primary Tracheal Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a rare cancer that originates in the lining of the trachea, which is the windpipe connecting the throat to the lungs. It is a separate disease from lung squamous cell carcinoma, even though both arise...
Our New Resource Page for 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, and it plays an important role in...
Our New Resource Page for 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 abnormally...
Our New Resource Page for 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, creating...
Our New Resource Page for 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 specific gene called...
Our New Resource Page for 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 sugar control. Inside the...