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Sacrococcygeal Embryonal Carcinoma
Sacrococcygeal Embryonal Carcinoma is a rare type of malignant (cancerous) germ cell tumor that develops near the sacrococcygeal region (the area around the lower…
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Sacrococcygeal Endodermal Sinus Tumors
A Sacrococcygeal Endodermal Sinus Tumor (also known as Yolk Sac Tumor) is a rare type of cancer that typically occurs in the sacrococcygeal region,…
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Salivary Gland Cystadenoma
Salivary gland cystadenoma is a rare, benign tumor that forms in the salivary glands. While it may sound complicated, we'll break it down into…
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Salivary Gland MALT Lymphoma
Salivary gland MALT lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the salivary glands. In this article, we will provide simple explanations for the…
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Sarcoma of the Telencephalon
Sarcoma of the telencephalon (also called cerebral sarcoma) is a rare cancer that starts in the soft-tissue–type cells inside the front part of the…
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Sarcomatoid Carcinoma
Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a rare cancer that blends characteristics of both carcinoma and sarcoma, and it's also known as spindle cell carcinoma. Sarcomatoid carcinoma…
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Sarcomatous Carcinosarcoma
Sarcomatous Carcinosarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that contains both carcinomatous (epithelial) and sarcomatous (connective tissue) components. This means it has…
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Scar Sarcoid
Scar sarcoid is a rare and complex condition that affects the skin, causing the formation of abnormal tissue masses known as granulomas. These granulomas…
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Schwann Cell Tumors
Schwann cell tumors, also known as schwannomas, are rare types of tumors that arise from Schwann cells. These cells are found in the peripheral…
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Schwannoma
Schwannoma, also known as neurilemmoma, is a noncancerous tumor that develops in the Schwann cells, which are responsible for producing the protective covering (myelin…
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Sclerosing Hemangioma
Sclerosing hemangioma, also known as a sclerosing hemangioma of the lung (SHL), is a rare benign tumor that primarily affects the lungs. In this…
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Sclerosing Sweat Duct Carcinoma
Sclerosing sweat duct carcinoma might sound complicated, but we're here to break it down in simple terms. In this article, we'll discuss what it…
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SDHC-Related Paraganglioma and Gastric Stromal Sarcoma (Gastric GIST)
SDHC-Related Paraganglioma and Gastric Stromal Sarcoma (Gastric GIST) are rare growths that arise from nerve-related cells called paraganglia. These cells sit along blood vessels…
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Sea-Blue Histiocytosis (SBH)?
Sea-Blue Histiocytosis (SBH) is a rare and complex medical condition that can be challenging to understand. In this article, we'll break down the key…
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Sebaceous Epithelioma
Sebaceous epithelioma is a type of skin tumor that develops in the sebaceous glands, which are responsible for producing oil (sebum) to keep our…
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Sebaceous Epitheliomas
Multiple Sebaceous Epitheliomas, often referred to as sebaceous epithelioma, is a rare skin condition characterized by the development of multiple small, benign tumors called…
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Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Sebaceous hyperplasia is a common skin condition that often goes unnoticed. In this article, we'll break down the condition into easy-to-understand language. We'll cover…
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Seborrheic Keratosis-Like Melanoma:
Seborrheic keratosis-like melanoma is a rare but potentially serious skin condition that can be challenging to diagnose and treat. In this article, we'll provide…
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Secondary B‑cell lymphopenia
Secondary B‑cell lymphopenia is a condition in which your body has too few B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) because of another…
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Secondary Cutaneous CD30+ Large Cell Lymphoma (sCD30+ LCL)
Secondary Cutaneous CD30+ Large Cell Lymphoma (sCD30+ LCL) is a rare type of cancer that affects the skin's lymphocytes. In this article, we'll provide…
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Secondary Large Cell Carcinoma
Secondary Large Cell Carcinoma often referred to as secondary lung cancer, is a term used in the medical field to describe a specific type…
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Secondary Polycythemia – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Secondary polycythemia is caused by either natural or artificial increases in the production of erythropoietin, hence an increased production of erythrocytes. In secondary polycythemia, 6…
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Secondary Thrombocytosis – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Secondary thrombocytosis, also known as reactive thrombocytosis defined as an abnormally high platelet count due to underlying events, disease, or the use of certain medications. Secondary thrombocytosis…
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Segmental Neurofibromatosis
Segmental neurofibromatosis (SNF) is a rare form of neurofibromatosis where skin and subcutaneous tumors appear in a limited region of the body, not affecting…
