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Neuroendocrine Cancer – Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis, Survival Rate

Most common sites for neuroendocrine tumor

What Is Neuroendocrine Cancer? Before answering this question, a more basic question is what the neuroendocrine system is. The nervous system is the basic regulation system of any animal body. It is the centrally connected system, joined to the spinal

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Vipoma

A CT Scan Showing Tumor on the Pancreas - vipoma

What is Vipoma? Vipoma is an acronym which stands for vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), which is otherwise known as Verner Morrison syndrome. Other experts would call it pancreatic cholera. One clinical feature is heavy diarrhea. It is actually a rare

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Genetic DNA Testing for Cancers

A genetic test can determine the likelihood of developing a specific cancer. The cancers that can be tested for are many, and different DNA testing companies will test for different cancers. If they detect the presence of a cancer-causing gene

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Pancoast Tumor – Symptoms, Treatment, Survival Rate and Prognosis

Pancoast Tumor

Pancoast tumor, first described in 1924 by American radiologist Henry Pancoast, is a benign or malignant tumor which arises in the upper lung (apex) commonly situated in the right upper corner and which often affects the apical chest wall structures.

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Renal Cell Cancer

Renal cell cancer picture

What is renal cell cancer? Renal cell cancer is the most common type of kidney cancer; almost 9 out of 10 of kidney cancer cases are renal cell carcinomas (RCC). The main functions of the kidney are to filter the

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Pituitary Gland Tumor

pituitary gland tumor picture

What is pituitary gland tumor? Anatomically, the pituitary gland, often called the master endocrine gland, is a small gland found in the brain area which regulates hormonal balance. It works by releasing the hormones that affect most of the functions

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Choriocarcinoma – Symptoms, Prognosis, Treatment, Diagnosis

Choriocarcinoma pictures

What is Choriocarcinoma? Choriocarcinoma is a malignancy of placental origin. It is an aggressive form of cancer originating from the trophoblast cells in the placenta. It has a fast spread to the lungs even early in the disease. Choriocarcinoma starts

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Chondrosarcoma – Symptoms, Prognosis, Treatment, Survival Rate

Chondrosarcoma

What is Chondrosarcoma? Chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the category known as sarcomas. It is composed of transformed cells that produce cartilage. Cartilage is flexible connective tissue found in many areas in the bodies of humans and other animals. Chondrosarcoma

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Pilomatricoma – Treatment, Pictures, Symptoms, Causes, Prognosis

Pilomatricoma pictures

What is Pilomatricoma? Pilomatricoma is a benign skin tumor involving the hair matrix. It is also known as Malherbe calcifying epithelioma or calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe. It was previously known as Pilomatrixoma before the term Pilomatricoma. Pilomatricoma on the Cheeks

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Ewing’s Sarcoma – Prognosis, Survival Rate, Symptoms, Treatment

Ewing

What is Ewing’s Sarcoma? Ewing’s Sarcoma is a cancerous tumour in the bone that primarily affects children. It is a very rare form of bone cancer that affects adolescents and young children. Ewing’s Sarcoma is caused by an alteration in the

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