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Müllerian Mixed Tumor

A Müllerian mixed tumour (also called carcinosarcoma) is a rare, fast-growing cancer of the uterus or other organs that come from the Müllerian system. It has...

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Mesodermal Mixed Tumor

A mesodermal mixed tumor is a rare cancer that has two parts living together in the same mass: (1) an epithelial (carcinoma) part and (2) a...

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Malignant Carcinosarcoma

Malignant carcinosarcoma is a rare, aggressive cancer that contains two kinds of cancer cells in the same tumor: (1) gland or surface-type cells (“carcinoma,” the epithelial...

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Carcinosarcoma

Carcinosarcoma is a rare and aggressive cancer that has two parts in the same tumor: a carcinoma part (made of cells that look like the lining...

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Esophageal Carcinoma

Esophageal carcinoma is a cancer that starts in the inner lining of the esophagus—the long, muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach....

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Carcinoma of the Esophagus

Carcinoma of the esophagus is a cancer that starts in the inner lining of the esophagus, the food pipe that carries food and drink from the...

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Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome

Malignant carcinoid syndrome is a group of body problems caused by a cancer called a neuroendocrine tumor (NET). These tumors make and release powerful chemicals like...

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Giant Acuminate Warts

Giant acuminate warts are very large, cauliflower-like growths that form on the genital or anal skin. They are caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus...

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Buschke–Löwenstein Tumor

Buschke–Löwenstein tumor is a very large, slow-growing, warty tumor in the genital or anal area. Doctors also call it giant condyloma acuminatum. It is caused by...

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Burkitt’s Tumor

Burkitt’s tumor is a very fast-growing cancer of B lymphocytes (B cells), which are white blood cells that normally help your body fight infection. The cancer...

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Durkitt’s Lymphoma Disorder

Burkitt’s lymphoma is a very fast-growing cancer of the immune system. It starts in B lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that help your body make...

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