Definition Kaposi sarcoma abbreviated as KS is a type of tumor that is developed due to an HHV8 (human herpesvirus 8) infection; with another name as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus or as KS agent. This condition has been linked as…

What is Mediastinal Mass? Mass formation occurs due to the excessive, abnormal growth of tissues due to anomalous cell division. Mediastinal mass may be cancerous or benign in nature, which is formed in the chest wall present between the two lungs.…

Definition A cancer of the white blood cells is called leukemia. Individuals with leukemia commonly have more white blood cells than usual. These leukemia cells are not the same with healthy white blood cells since they behave differently. Hairy cell leukemia…

Definition Insulin is the hormone that is accountable for managing the body’s amount of sugar in the blood. This hormone also helps glucose to transfer into body cells from the blood. Insulinomas produce insulin. Insulinomas are benign or non-cancerous tumors…

Lymphangioma Definition Lymphangioma or lymphatic malformations are non-cancerous masses of the lymphatic system that consists of fluid-filled spaces. A person’s lymphatic system works as part of the immune system and is responsible for protecting the body from diseases and infections.…

Definition Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma abbreviated as DIPG is considered as a rare brain tumor that aggressively affects the pons region involving the brainstem and is responsible for a person’s vital signs like blood pressure, cardiac rate, and respirations. The…

What is thymus? The thymus is one of the major parts of the lymphatic system, which play a key role in production of the lymphocytes (WBC) and improve our immune system. By involving in the production of T-lymphocytes, it acts…

Oat Cell Carcinoma Definition When the tumor of the lungs begins to undergo an uncontrolled growth of cells in lung tissues, the condition is referred to as a lung cancer. Lung cancer has been one of the many cause of…

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Definition Nasopharyngeal carcinoma which is also known as nasopharyngeal cancer is a type of cancer on the neck and head that rarely occurs, but it could affect both males and females. Knowing the structures and how the nasopharynx…

What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer? Inflammatory Breast Cancer is one of the rarest forms of breast cancer. The cancer rapidly grows and also changes the skin significantly. The cancer makes the affected breast red and swallows. A very distinguished cancer…