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Primary Carcinoma of Liver Cell
Primary carcinoma of liver cell means a cancer that starts inside liver cells. Doctors call it hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It does not spread from…
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Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma
Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph tissue of the brain and/or spinal…
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Primary Cutaneous Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma (PCACC) is a rare type of skin cancer that can be challenging to understand. In this article, we'll break…
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Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (pcALCL)
Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (pcALCL) may sound complicated, but we'll break it down into simple terms for you. In this article, we'll…
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Primary Cutaneous CD4+/CD56+ Hematolymphoid Neoplasm
Primary cutaneous CD4+/CD56+ hematolymphoid neoplasm” is an older name that has mostly been replaced by blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). It is a…
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Primary Cutaneous Follicular Lymphoma
Primary Cutaneous Follicular Lymphoma (PCFL) is a rare type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that primarily affects the skin's hair follicles. In this article, we will…
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Primary Cutaneous Immunocytoma
Primary Cutaneous Immunocytoma (PCI) is a rare type of skin disorder that involves the abnormal growth of certain immune cells in the skin. In…
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Primary Cutaneous Large B-Cell Lymphoma (PCLBCL)
Primary Cutaneous Large B-Cell Lymphoma (PCLBCL) is a rare type of cancer that affects the skin. In this article, we will break down everything…
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Primary Cutaneous Marginal Zone Lymphoma (PCMZL)
Primary Cutaneous Marginal Zone Lymphoma (PCMZL) is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that primarily affects the skin. In this comprehensive article, we will…
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Primary Large Cell Carcinoma
Primary large-cell carcinoma refers to a type of cancer that starts in the body's cells and grows uncontrollably. These cancer cells are known as…
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Primary Myeloid Sarcoma (PMS)
Primary Myeloid Sarcoma (PMS) is a rare type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and can occur in various parts of the body.…
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Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Skin
Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Skin (PNEC) is a rare but serious type of skin cancer. In this article, we will provide you with…
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Primary Orbital Liposarcoma
Primary orbital liposarcoma is a rare cancer that starts inside the eye socket (the orbit) in the body’s fat tissue. The orbit is a…
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Primary Orbital Masses
Primary orbital masses present with a wide variety of signs and symptoms. Masses in this confined space can rapidly cause visually significant symptoms, up…
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Primary Osteosarcoma of Bone
Primary osteosarcoma is a cancer that starts in the bone itself. The tumor cells are abnormal bone-forming cells. They make a disorganized, immature bone…
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Primary Polycythemia – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Primary polycythemia are due to factors intrinsic to red cell precursors. Polycythemia vera (PCV), polycythemia rubra vera (PRV), or erythremia, occurs when excess red blood cells are…
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Primary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
Primary small cell carcinoma of the skin is a rare but aggressive type of skin cancer that can affect anyone. Understanding its types, causes,…
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Production Failure Monocytopenia
Production-failure monocytopenia is a condition where the body has an abnormally low number of monocytes in the blood because the bone marrow is not…
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Progressive Capillary Hemangioma
Progressive capillary hemangioma is a non-cancerous tumor that typically appears during infancy or early childhood. It develops from an abnormal growth of blood vessels…
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Progressive Nodular Histiocytoma
Progressive nodular histiocytoma is a dermatological condition characterized by the development of small, dome-shaped nodules on the skin. These nodules are typically flesh-colored or…
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Progressive Nodular Histiocytosis
Progressive nodular histiocytosis (PNH) is a rare medical condition that affects the skin and may involve other organs in the body. In this article,…
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Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia
Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia (POH) is a rare medical condition where bone forms in areas where it shouldn't, such as in the skin and soft…
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Proliferating Angioendotheliomatosis
Proliferating angioendotheliomatosis is a benign vascular neoplasm characterized by the abnormal growth of endothelial cells, which are the cells lining the blood vessels. This…
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Promyelocytic Leukemia
Promyelocytic leukemia is a special type of acute myeloid leukemia. Doctors call it APL or AML-M3. It happens when a DNA swap between two…
