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What are Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors? – Symptoms, Treatment
What are Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors?/A tumor is a mass of abnormal cells that either form into new growth or the growth was…
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What are Glioblastomas?
Glioblastomas are a type of brain tumor that can be very serious. They can cause various symptoms and may require different treatments depending on…
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What is Adult T-Cell Leukemia (ATL)
Adult T-Cell Leukemia (ATL) is a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer that affects adults. In this article, we'll break down what ATL…
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What is B – Cell Lymphoma?
B-cell lymphoma is a cancer that starts in B lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that normally make antibodies to help you fight germs.…
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What Is Lymphomatoid Papulosis
Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a rare skin condition that can cause raised, reddish, and itchy bumps or lesions on the skin. It's not a…
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What Is Melanoma? – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Melanoma of the uveal tract (iris, ciliary body, and choroid), though rare, is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults. The mean age-adjusted…
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What Is Peritoneal Cancer – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Peritoneal cancer is the invasion of the serous membrane lining the peritoneal cavity by malignant cells. The malignant cells originate de novo in the…
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What Is Plasma Cell Myeloma? – Symptoms, Treatment
What Is Plasma Cell Myeloma?/Plasma Cell Myeloma is a neoplastic plasma cell disorder that usually presents after the fifth decade of life; it is…
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What Is Progressive Capillary Hemangioma
Progressive capillary hemangioma is a common vascular anomaly that usually occurs in infants. It is caused by an overgrowth of blood vessels in the…
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What Is Renal Dysplasia
Renal dysplasia is a medical condition that affects the development of the kidneys in infants and young children. It can lead to various health…
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What is Spindle Cell Carcinoma
Spindle cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that can develop in various parts of the body. Understanding this condition, its…
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What Is Urticaria Pigmentosa
Urticaria pigmentosa, also known as mastocytosis, is a rare skin disorder characterized by the accumulation of mast cells, a type of immune cell, in…
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What Is Xanthoma Tendinosum
Xanthoma tendinosum is a rare but interesting medical condition characterized by the development of yellowish, fatty deposits on tendons throughout the body. In this…
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WHO Grade III Ependymal Neoplasm
A WHO grade III ependymal neoplasm—often called anaplastic ependymoma—is a fast-growing tumor that starts from ependymal cells, the cells that line the fluid-filled spaces…
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WHO Grade III Mixed Glioma
WHO grade III mixed glioma” is an older name used when a brain tumor looked like a mix of two cell types: astrocytes and…
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WHO Grade III Oligodendroglial Neoplasm
A WHO grade III oligodendroglial neoplasm is a malignant brain tumor that arises from oligodendrocyte-like glial cells. In today’s (WHO CNS5, 2021) system, it…
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Wildervanck Syndrome
Wildervanck syndrome, also known as cervicooculoacoustic syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects females. It is characterized by a combination of three…
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Wilms Tumor- Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Wilms tumor/nephroblastoma is the most common renal cancer in the pediatric age group.[rx][rx] It is also the most common pediatric abdominal cancer, and the…
