Tag: Oncology

  • Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors

    Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors Definition and Description of Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors Extragonadal germ cell tumors (EGCTs) are a rare type of tumor that arises from germ cells outside the gonadal regions (testes in males and ovaries in females). These tumors account for approximately 1-5% of all germ cell tumors. They can occur in various…

  • Ewing’s Family of Tumors

    Ewing’s Family of Tumors Definition and Description of Ewing’s Family of Tumors Ewing’s Family of Tumors (EFT) refers to a group of rare and aggressive tumors that primarily affect the bones or the soft tissue surrounding them. These tumors are most common in adolescents and young adults, typically between the ages of 10 and 20.…

  • Cribriform Carcinoma

    Cribriform Carcinoma Definition and Description of Cribriform Carcinoma Cribriform carcinoma is a distinctive type of cancer that typically arises in glandular tissues, including those found in the prostate, breast, and salivary glands. This neoplasm is characterized by a unique microscopic appearance in which the tumor nests resemble sieve-like structures. The term “cribriform,” derived from the…

  • Cancer

    Cancer Definition and Description of Cancer Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. When the body’s normal control mechanisms stop working, cancerous cells can grow and divide uncontrollably, leading to the formation of tumors. These tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).…

  • Brain Tumors in Adults

    Brain Tumors in Adults Definition and Description of Brain Tumors in Adults Brain tumors in adults are abnormal growths of cells within the brain or surrounding tissues. They can be classified as benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and they may originate in the brain (primary brain tumors) or spread from other parts of the body…

  • Breast Cancer: Screening

    Breast Cancer: Screening Definition and Description of Breast Cancer: Screening Breast cancer screening refers to the processes involved in detecting breast cancer in individuals who may not exhibit symptoms. The primary screening methods include mammograms, clinical breast exams, and breast self-exams. Mammograms, X-ray images of the breast, can detect tumors that are too small to…

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    Basal Cell Carcinoma Definition and Description of Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that arises from the basal cells, which are located in the lower part of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. It is the most common form of skin cancer, accounting for approximately 80%…

  • B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults

    B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Definition and Description of B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in adults is a rapidly progressing cancer characterized by the overproduction of immature B-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell crucial for the immune response. In this form of leukemia, an abnormal proliferation of…

  • ACC — Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

    ACC — Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Definition and Description of ACC — Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the salivary glands, but it can also occur in other areas such as the respiratory tract, breast, and skin. ACC is characterized by slow growth and a tendency…