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M2 Acute Granulocytic Leukemia
M2 acute granulocytic leukaemia is a fast-growing blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow. “M2” means the cancer cells are immature myeloblasts that…
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M2 Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation (AML-M2)
M2 acute myeloblastic leukaemia with maturation (AML-M2) is a fast-growing blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, the soft factory inside bones that…
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M2 Acute Myelocytic Leukemia with Maturation
M2 acute myelocytic leukemia with maturation is a fast-growing blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, the soft center of bones where blood…
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M2 Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) With Maturation
M2 acute myelogenous leukemia (AML with maturation) is a blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow. In this subtype, many immature white blood…
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M2 Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with Maturation
M2 acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) with maturation is a fast-growing blood cancer of the bone marrow. In this subtype, the cancer starts from very…
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M6 Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
M6 AML is a rare, aggressive blood cancer where malignant cells come mainly from the red-cell (erythroid) line. In the older FAB system it…
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Macrocystic Lymphangioma
Macrocystic lymphangioma is an old name for a macrocystic lymphatic malformation. It is a benign (non-cancerous) lump made of many large, fluid-filled spaces that…
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Macrocystic Lymphatic Malformation
Macrocystic lymphatic malformation (macrocystic LM) is a type of lymphatic malformation, which means it is an abnormal cluster of lymph vessels and fluid-filled spaces…
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Macular Granuloma Annulare
Macular granuloma annulare is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages, but it is most commonly seen in children and young…
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Malignant Adrenal Gland Tumor
A malignant adrenal gland tumor is a cancer that starts in one of the two small adrenal glands that sit above the kidneys. The…
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Malignant Adrenal Medulla Neoplasm
A malignant adrenal medulla neoplasm is a cancer that starts in the inner part of the adrenal gland, called the medulla. This inner part…
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Malignant Adrenal Medulla Tumor
A malignant adrenal medulla tumor is a cancer that starts in the inner part of the adrenal gland (the medulla), which is made of…
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Malignant Adrenal Neoplasm
A malignant adrenal neoplasm is a cancer that starts in one of the two adrenal glands that sit on top of the kidneys. The…
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Malignant Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Malignant Anaplastic astrocytoma, IDH-mutant, grade 3 is a cancer that starts in star-shaped support cells of the brain called astrocytes. “IDH-mutant” means the tumor’s…
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Malignant Angioendotheliomatosis
Malignant angioendotheliomatosis is a rare and complex medical condition that affects the blood vessels in the body. This article aims to provide clear and…
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Malignant Astrocytoma
Malignant astrocytoma is a fast-growing brain or spinal cord tumor that starts from star-shaped support cells called astrocytes. These cells live in the “glue”…
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Malignant Atrophic Papulosis
Malignant Atrophic Papulosis, also known as Degos disease, is a rare and mysterious condition that affects the blood vessels and skin. In this article,…
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Malignant Bilateral Lymphadenopathy
Malignant Bilateral Lymphadenopathy is a medical term that may sound complex, but we'll break it down into simple language. It refers to a condition…
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Malignant Biliary Tree Neoplasm
A malignant biliary tree neoplasm is a cancer that starts in the tubes that carry bile. These tubes are called the bile ducts. They…
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Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome
Malignant carcinoid syndrome is a rare and complex condition that can affect various parts of the body. In this article, we will simplify the…
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Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome
Malignant carcinoid syndrome is a group of body problems caused by a cancer called a neuroendocrine tumor (NET). These tumors make and release powerful…
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Malignant Carcinosarcoma
Malignant carcinosarcoma is a rare, aggressive cancer that contains two kinds of cancer cells in the same tumor: (1) gland or surface-type cells (“carcinoma,”…
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Malignant Cartilage Neoplasms
A malignant cartilage neoplasm is a cancer that starts from cells that make cartilage, the smooth, rubbery tissue that cushions joints. The most common…
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Malignant Chondroid Syringoma
Malignant chondroid syringoma is a rare type of skin cancer. In this article, we'll break down what it is, what causes it, its symptoms,…
