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Selective T‑cell Lymphopenia
Selective T‑cell lymphopenia means a person has too few T lymphocytes (T cells) in the blood and tissues, while other white cells may be…
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Senile Angiomas
Senile angiomas, also known as cherry angiomas or Campbell de Morgan spots, are a common type of benign skin growth that typically appear on…
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Senile Angiomas – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Senile Angiomas/Cherry hemangiomas are common benign cutaneous vascular proliferations. They are also known as cherry angiomas, adult hemangiomas, or senile angiomas as their number…
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Sertoli Cell Tumors
Sertoli cell tumors are rare types of tumors that originate in the Sertoli cells of the testes. Understanding these tumors is crucial for early…
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Sessile Adenomyomas
Sessile adenomyomas are benign (non-cancerous) growths that typically occur in glandular tissues. The term "sessile" refers to the growth's broad base attached directly to…
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Sex Cord Tumors with Annular Tubules
A Sex Cord Tumor with Annular Tubules (SCTAT) is a rare type of ovarian tumor that arises from the sex cords of the ovary.…
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Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder of the globin chains that causes hemolysis and chronic organ damage. This activity reviews the pathophysiology, presentation,…
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Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma
Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma is a type of cancer that usually forms in the lining of organs like the stomach, colon, and bladder. The…
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Signet-Ring Cell Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Signet-ring cell squamous cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer. In this article, we will break down everything you need to…
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Sinonasal Cystic Papilloma
Sinonasal cystic papilloma, a rare but potentially serious condition, affects the nasal and sinus passages. In this article, we will break down what sinonasal…
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Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma (SNUC)
Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma, or SNUC, is a very aggressive cancer that begins in the lining of the nose and the air-filled spaces around the…
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Sinus Histiocytosis with Massive Lymphadenopathy (SHML)
Sinus Histiocytosis with Massive Lymphadenopathy (SHML), also known as Rosai-Dorfman disease, is a rare condition that affects the lymph nodes and other parts of…
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Skin Apocrine Gland Carcinoma
Skin Apocrine Gland Carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that originates from the apocrine glands in the skin. While it may sound…
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Skin Carcinosarcoma
Skin Carcinosarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that exhibits both carcinomatous (epithelial) and sarcomatous (connective tissue) components. This dual nature…
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Skin Epithelial Dysplasia
Skin Epithelial Dysplasia is a condition that affects the skin's outer layer, known as the epidermis. In this article, we will simplify the complex…
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Skin Papillary Adenoma
Skin Papillary Adenoma is a rare but manageable skin condition that can affect people of all ages. In this article, we'll provide a simplified…
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Skull Base Meningioma
Skull Base Meningioma is a type of brain tumor that develops at the base of the skull, near the brain and spinal cord. In…
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Small Cell Carcinoma
Small cell carcinoma is a type of aggressive cancer that can occur in various parts of the body. It is a type of cancer…
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Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) is a type of lung cancer. Like all cancers, it happens when cells grow out of control. These out-of-control…
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Small Cell Melanoma
Small cell melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be quite aggressive. Understanding its types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and available…
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Small Intestinal Stromal Tumors
Small Intestinal GISTs are abnormal growths or tumors that develop in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, specifically in the small intestine. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs)…
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Small Intestine Adenocarcinoma
Small intestine adenocarcinoma is a rare type of cancer that affects the small intestine, which is a vital part of our digestive system. Small…
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Small Intestine Carcinosarcoma
Small Intestine Carcinosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the small intestine, which is a part of the digestive system. This…
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Small Non-Cleaved Cell Lymphoma, Burkitt’s Type
Burkitt lymphoma is a very fast-growing cancer of mature B lymphocytes. The tumor cells divide extremely quickly, so the disease can double in size…
