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Plasmablastic Lymphoma – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Plasmablastic Lymphoma (PBL) is an uncommon but aggressive subtype of diffuse, large, B-cell lymphoma. The diagnosis of PBL is difficult because its features overlap…
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Pleomorphic Fibroma
Pleomorphic fibroma is a benign soft tissue tumor characterized by a mixture of different cell types. It typically presents as a painless, slow-growing nodule…
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Pleomorphic Lipoma
Pleomorphic lipoma is a rare type of benign soft tissue tumor that typically occurs in the subcutaneous tissues of the extremities, such as the…
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Pleomorphic Liposarcoma – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Pleomorphic liposarcoma (PLS )is a rare and aggressive, fast-growing tumor and high-grade malignancy with high recurrence, poor prognosis, and its treatment is still highly…
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Pleomorphic T-Cell Lymphoma
Pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that affects your body's immune system. In this article, we will provide you…
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Pleomorphic Undifferentiated Carcinoma
Pleomorphic undifferentiated carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer. It can occur in various parts of the body, but it's most commonly…
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Plexiform Fibrohistiocytic Tumor
A plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor (PFHT) is a benign tumor that typically arises in the subcutaneous tissue, but it can also occur in deep tissues…
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Plexiform Neurofibroma
Plexiform neurofibroma is a benign nerve sheath tumor that develops from cells called Schwann cells, which produce the insulating myelin sheath around nerves. Unlike…
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Polycythemia – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Polycythemia or erythrocytosis refers to an increase in the absolute red blood cell (RBC) mass in the body. In practice, this is reflected by…
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Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a rare and chronic blood disorder that leads to an overproduction of red blood cells in your bone marrow. This…
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Polycythemia Vera – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Polycythemia Vera is an uncommon myeloproliferative neoplasm in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. It may also result in the overproduction of white blood cells and platelets. Polycythemia vera…
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Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia
PFD is a rare bone disease where normal bone and marrow are replaced with fibrous tissue, leading to weak bones that can fracture easily.…
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Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia Disease
Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia is a rare bone disorder that affects multiple bones in the body. In this article, we will provide simple and clear…
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Polypoid Adenomyomas
Polypoid adenomyomas are uncommon, benign (non-cancerous) growths that typically develop in the uterus. Understanding this condition is vital for early detection and effective management.…
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Polypoid Basal Cell Carcinoma
Polypoid basal cell carcinoma (PBCC) is a type of skin cancer that usually develops on sun-exposed areas like the face, neck, and shoulders. In…
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Polypoid Melanoma
Polypoid melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be quite serious if not detected and treated early. In this article, we'll break…
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Pons Cancer
Pons cancer, also known as pontine glioma, is a rare type of brain tumor that affects the pons, a vital part of the brainstem.…
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Pore-like Basal Cell Carcinoma
Pore-like Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that affects the basal cells in your skin. It may look like a…
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Porokeratosis Eccrine Ostial and Dermal Duct Nevus
Porokeratosis eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus, commonly referred to as porokeratosis eccrine ostial (PEO), is a rare skin condition characterized by the presence…
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Positive Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma almost always means ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK+ ALCL). It is a fast-growing cancer of T-cells (a type…
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Pott Puffy Tumour (PPT)
Pott puffy tumour is not a cancer. It is a serious infection that causes a soft, puffy lump on the forehead. The lump forms…
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Precursor cell lymphoblastic leukemia is a fast-growing blood cancer. It starts from very early (immature) lymphoid cells called lymphoblasts. These blasts live in the…
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Pregnancy Tumor
Pregnancy tumor refers to a condition where a benign growth occurs on the gums during pregnancy. This type of tumor is also known as…
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Primary B‑Cell Lymphopenia
Primary B‑cell lymphopenia is a rare inherited immunodeficiency in which a person’s body cannot make enough B lymphocytes—white blood cells responsible for producing protective…
