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Lacrimal Gland Tumors
The lacrimal gland is the tear-making gland. You have one above each eye, tucked into the outer (temporal) corner of the upper eyelid. It…
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Lacrimal Sac Papilloma
A lacrimal sac papilloma is a papilloma that grows from the lining of the tear drainage sac. The sac lining is “respiratory-type” mucosa (similar…
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Lacrimal Sac Tumors
Your tear system is a small plumbing network. Tears flow from the eye corners through two tiny holes (puncta), into short channels (canaliculi), down…
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease that affects various organs and systems in the body. In this article, we'll break down what…
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder characterized by an excessive accumulation of specialized immune cells called Langerhans cells in various tissues and…
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Large Cell Carcinoma
Large Cell Carcinoma is a form of lung cancer that begins in the lungs, characterized by unusually large and irregularly shaped cancer cells when…
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Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, or LCNEC for short, is a type of cancer that starts in your body's neuroendocrine cells. These cells are responsible…
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Large Granular Lymphocyte (LGL) Leukemia
Large Granular Lymphocyte (LGL) Leukemia is a slow-growing blood cancer of mature immune cells called large granular lymphocytes. Most cases involve T-cells (T-LGL), and…
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Large-Cell Calcifying Sertoli Cell Tumor (LCCSCT)
Large-Cell Calcifying Sertoli Cell Tumor (LCCSCT) is a rare type of tumor that primarily affects the testicles. To grasp what this condition entails, it's…
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Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that originates in the tissues of the larynx (voice box). The intrinsic muscles of…
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Laryngeal Cystic Papilloma
Laryngeal Cystic Papilloma, often called Laryngeal Papillomatosis, is a rare condition that affects the larynx, or voice box. It can cause voice changes and…
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Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®)
Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer /Late effects are health problems that occur months or years after treatment has ended. The treatment of cancer may…
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Lateral Ventricle Meningioma
Lateral ventricle meningioma is a rare type of brain tumor that develops in the lining of the brain, specifically in the lateral ventricles. These…
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Ledderhose’s Disease
Ledderhose's disease, also known as plantar fibromatosis, is a rare condition that affects the connective tissue in the foot, particularly the plantar fascia. This…
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Left Perihepatic Space Tumors
A left perihepatic space tumor is an abnormal growth located in the perihepatic space on the left side of the abdomen. This space surrounds…
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Leiomyomas
Leiomyomas, commonly known as uterine fibroids, are non-cancerous growths that develop in the muscular walls of the uterus. They are one of the most…
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Leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare form of cancer that affects smooth muscle cells. It can occur in various parts of the body, including the uterus,…
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Leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare and serious type of cancer. It forms in the smooth muscle cells, which are responsible for the involuntary movements of…
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Leiomyosarcoma – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is one of the more common subtypes of STS, comprising up to 25% of all sarcomas. Classically, LMS would either originate directly…
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Lennert Lymphoma
Lennert lymphoma is a rare type of lymphatic cancer that affects the body's lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. In this article, we…
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Lentigo Maligna
Lentigo maligna is a type of skin cancer that primarily affects older adults, often appearing on areas of the skin exposed to the sun.…
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Leptomeningeal Neurosarcoidosis
Leptomeningeal Neurosarcoidosis is a rare condition that affects the central nervous system. It occurs when abnormal tissue growth, known as granulomas, forms in the…
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Leukemia Cutis
Leukemia cutis is a rare but serious condition that affects the skin. In this article, we will break down everything you need to know…
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Leukemia Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Resistant to Imatinib, Somatic Mutation
Leukemia Philadelphia chromosome–positive (often written “Ph-positive” or “Ph+”) means a blood cancer where the leukemia cells carry a special broken chromosome called the Philadelphia…
