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Spiradenoma
Spiradenoma is a rare skin tumor that can cause discomfort and concern. In this article, we will provide a straightforward and easy-to-understand explanation of…
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Spitzoid Melanoma
Spitzoid melanoma is a type of skin cancer that primarily affects children and young adults. It's essential to understand its various aspects, from types…
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Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma – Diagnosis, Treatment
Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma (also known as splenic marginal zone B-cell lymphoma) is one of a family of indolent B-cell lymphomas that remain incompletely…
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Spondylo-Meta-Epiphyseal Dysplasia (SMED)
Spondylo-Meta-Epiphyseal Dysplasia (SMED) is a rare, inherited bone growth disorder. “Spondylo-” refers to the spine, “meta-” to the metaphyses (the flared ends of long…
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Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Anauxetic Type
Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, anauxetic type is a very rare, inherited bone-growth disorder. The main feature is extremely short stature that starts before birth and continues…
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Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia, Menger Type
Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Menger type is the name many registries use for anauxetic dysplasia (AD)—a very rare genetic bone growth disorder in which the spine…
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Sporadic Neurofibroma
Sporadic neurofibroma refers to the occurrence of neurofibromas in individuals without any known genetic predisposition. Neurofibromas are non-cancerous growths that originate from cells that…
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ
Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ, often referred to as SCCIS, is a type of skin cancer that starts in the outer layer of the…
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Steatocystoma Multiplex
Steatocystoma multiplex is a rare skin condition that causes the formation of multiple small, fluid-filled cysts under the skin. These cysts usually appear on…
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Sternal Cleft
Sternal cleft, also known as sternal fissure or sternal defect, is a rare congenital condition characterized by the incomplete fusion of the sternum (breastbone)…
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Sternomastoid Tumor of Infancy
Sternomastoid tumor of infancy, also known as congenital muscular torticollis, is a condition that affects the neck muscles of infants. It is characterized by…
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Stomach Adenocarcinoma
Stomach adenocarcinoma, often just called stomach cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the cells that line the innermost layer of the…
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Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, happens when cells in the stomach begin to grow out of control. If not treated, they can…
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Stomach Chloroma
Stomach chloroma, also known as gastric chloroma or stomach cancer, is a serious medical condition that affects the stomach lining. In this article, we…
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Strawberry Hemangioma – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Strawberry Hemangioma/Capillary hemangioma of infancy are the most common benign orbital neoplasms in children. Historically, they have been referred to by many names such as…
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Struma Ovarii
Struma ovarii is a rare type of ovarian tumor that primarily consists of thyroid tissue. It is a subtype of mature teratoma, which are…
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Subcutaneous Granuloma Annulare
Subcutaneous granuloma annulare (SGA) is a skin condition that can affect anyone, but it's more common in children and young adults. In this article,…
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Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-Cell Lymphoma (SPTCL)
Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-Cell Lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare type of cancer that affects the skin and lymphatic system. In this article, we will provide…
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Subcutaneous Pseudosarcomatous Fibromatosis
Subcutaneous pseudosarcomatous fibromatosis, also known as nodular fasciitis, is a rare benign tumor that affects the subcutaneous tissue. While the name may sound intimidating,…
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Subcutaneous Sarcoidosis
Subcutaneous sarcoidosis is a rare but significant medical condition that affects the skin and subcutaneous tissue (the tissue just beneath the skin). In this…
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Subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma (SCTL)
Subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma (SCTL) is a rare type of cancer that affects the skin and is caused by abnormal T-cells, a type of white…
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Subependymoma
A subependymoma is a rare type of brain tumor that typically grows slowly within the brain's ventricular system, which is the network of fluid-filled…
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Submucosal Adenomatoid Tumors
Submucosal Adenomatoid Tumors are rare, benign (non-cancerous) growths that occur beneath the mucosal lining of various organs in the body. The term "submucosal" refers…
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Submucosal Fibroids
Submucosal fibroids are a common type of uterine fibroid that can cause various symptoms affecting a woman's quality of life. This guide provides detailed…
