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Pachydermodactyly
Pachydermodactyly is a benign condition that primarily affects young individuals, usually during adolescence. It is characterized by localized thickening of the skin on the…
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Paediatric Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Paediatric acute lymphocytic leukaemia (also called acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, ALL) is a blood cancer that starts in young white blood cells called lymphocytes in…
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Paediatric Kidney Clear Cell Sarcoma
Paediatric kidney clear cell sarcoma (often shortened to clear cell sarcoma of the kidney, CCSK) is a rare type of kidney cancer that happens…
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Pagetoid Reticulosis
Pagetoid reticulosis, also known as Woringer-Kolopp disease, is a rare skin condition that affects the skin's top layer, causing lesions and discomfort. In this…
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Palisaded Encapsulated Neuroma
Palisaded encapsulated neuroma (PEN) is a rare benign peripheral nerve tumor that typically affects the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Although it is a noncancerous…
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Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma, often referred to as pancreatic cancer, is a complex and serious disease. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is a term used by doctors to describe a…
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Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the pancreas, an important organ located in the abdomen. This cancer begins in the cells…
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Pancreatic Adenoma
Pancreatic adenoma” isn’t a standard modern diagnosis. Most of the time, people are referring to one of two benign (non-cancer) pancreatic tumors: (1) serous…
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Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the pancreas, an organ located deep inside your abdomen. The pancreas plays a crucial…
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Pancreatic Cystadenoma
Pancreatic cystadenoma is a medical condition that involves abnormal growths or cysts in the pancreas. In this article, we'll explore the types, causes, symptoms,…
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Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors
Pancreatic islet cell tumors may be nonfunctioning or functioning tumors. Nonfunctioning tumors may cause obstruction in the shortest part of the small intestine (duodenum)…
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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors, or PNETs, are rare, slow-growing tumors that develop in the pancreas. These tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Unlike…
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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors are growths that arise from special cells in the pancreas. The pancreas, an organ located in your belly, has a dual…
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Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma
Panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma is a rare type of cancer that affects the skin and can be challenging to understand. In this article, we'll break…
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Papillary Adenoma
Papillary adenoma is a medical term that refers to a non-cancerous growth in the body, usually found in certain organs or tissues. In this…
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Papillary Eccrine Adenoma
Papillary eccrine adenoma is a rare skin condition that can affect anyone. In this article, we'll break down the complex medical jargon and provide…
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Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia
Papillary endothelial hyperplasia is a benign vascular lesion characterized by the excessive growth of endothelial cells in a papillary or polypoid pattern. Also known…
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Papillary Hidradenocarcinoma
Papillary Hidradenocarcinoma, though a mouthful to say, is a rare type of cancer that affects the sweat glands in your skin. In this simplified…
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Papillary Hidradenoma
Papillary hidradenoma might sound complicated, but we're here to simplify it for you. In this article, we'll break down what it is, its different…
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Papillary Hidradenoma
Papillary hidradenoma, also known as nodular hidradenoma, is a rare, benign (non-cancerous) tumor that originates from sweat glands. These tumors typically appear as small,…
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Papillary Intralymphatic Angioendothelioma
Papillary intralymphatic angioendothelioma (PILA) is a rare and low-grade tumor that affects the lymphatic vessels. It is also known as the Dabska tumor, named…
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Papillomatosis Cutis Carcinoides
Papillomatosis cutis carcinoides, a mouthful of a term, refers to a rare skin condition that involves the development of small, wart-like growths on the…
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Papillomatosis Cutis Carcinoides of Gottron-Eisenlohr
Papillomatosis cutis carcinoides of Gottron-Eisenlohr (PCCGE) is a rare skin condition with an unusual name. In this article, we will break down everything you…
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Papular Sarcoid
Papular sarcoidosis is a rare skin condition that can cause small, raised bumps (papules) to appear on the skin. Understanding this condition is important,…
