Our New Resource Page for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma
Pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) is a rare but aggressive type of cancer that occurs in early childhood. It develops in the lungs or the pleura—the thin layer of tissue lining the lungs. PPB most often affects children under the age of six. Tumours...
Our New Resource Page for Medulloepithelioma of the Eye
Medulloepithelioma of the eye is a rare tumour that develops from the non-pigmented ciliary epithelium, the tissue responsible for producing the fluid inside the eye. It most often occurs in young children, typically under the age of 10. This...
Our New Resource Page for Carney’s Triad Tumour
Carney’s Triad Tumour is a rare, non-hereditary condition characterised by the occurrence of three types of tumours: Gastrointestinal Stromal tumours (GISTs): Cancers that arise in the digestive tract, most commonly the stomach or small intestine....
Our New Resource Page for Primary Intraocular Lymphoma
Primary intraocular lymphoma (PIOL) is a rare form of cancer that originates inside the eye, most often in the vitreous humour (the clear, gel-like substance in the center of the eye) or the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the...
Our New Resource Page for Carcinoma ex Pleomorphic Adenoma (CXPA)
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) is a rare type of cancer that develops from a previously benign (non-cancerous) tumour called a pleomorphic adenoma, most commonly found in the salivary glands. These glands produce saliva and are located in...
Our New Resource Page for Lung Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is a rare and progressive lung disease that primarily affects women of childbearing age. It is caused by the abnormal growth of smooth muscle-like cells—called LAM cells—in the lungs, kidneys, and lymphatic system....
Our New Resource Page for Askin Tumour
An Askin Tumour is a rare type of cancer that develops in the soft tissues of the chest wall, often affecting the ribs. It is part of the Ewing sarcoma family, a group of cancers that form in bones or soft tissues. This tumour mostly affects...
Our New Resource Page for Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a rare and slow-growing tumour that mainly affects the salivary glands, especially the parotid gland. It is made up of two types of cells: epithelial cells and myoepithelial cells. While EMC is typically...
Our New Resource Page for Ampullary Cancer
Ampullary cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the Ampulla of Vater—the small area where the bile duct and pancreatic duct join and empty into the small intestine. This cancer is more common in older adults, particularly those over 70...
Our New Resource Page for Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP)
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, slow-growing type of skin tumour that starts deep in the skin’s soft tissue. It usually appears as a firm, reddish, purplish, or brown lump that gets bigger over time. Although DFSP grows slowly, it...