Lymphoma is characterized by a rapidly enlarging painless neck mass, which may cause compressive symptoms and initially may be difficult to differentiate from anaplastic carcinoma on clinical appearance alone. From: Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (Seventh Edition), 2010 ...
Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook (redirected fromgiant cell tumor) Thesaurus Medical Acronyms Encyclopedia Related to giant cell tumor:giant cell tumor of tendon sheath tu·mor (to͞o′mər, tyo͞o′-) n. 1.An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive mul...
These tumors rarely affect the central nervous system. Symptoms depend on the localization of the process itself. Localization in the central nervous system is limited to the intracranial space. Localization in the spinal canal is extremely rare, and only a few clinical cases ...
osteoclasts are activated and cluster at the bone surface. Through the release of acidic protons and enzymes, they lower the pH of the bone matrix, resulting in the breakdown of inorganic salts and collagen fibers. This process leads to bone resorption and the release of ...
on CT than on plain radiographs. Thetail signdescribes a tail of noncalcified vein extending from the phlebolith. A tail sign has been reported to be associated with 21% to 65% of phleboliths. Phleboliths are lower density than most stones with a mean attenuation value of 160 H and a...
Brain and spine tumor symptoms in kids based on location Tingling, weakness or loss of sensation in any part of the body, often just on one side; can be caused by tumors in the part of the cerebrum that controls movement and sensation. Language problems, including speech and trouble understa...
Nevertheless, carcinoid tumors comprise one-third of all small intestinal tumors and are most commonly found in the ileum (the lower part of the small intestine close to the colon). Small intestinal carcinoid tumors typically produce no symptoms or produce only vague abdominal pain. Therefore, it...
and glucosuria was noted. He had a fibrous xanthoma on the right thigh, and after removal of the tumor, his symptoms improved dramatically and pertinent laboratory data returned to normal. However, ossification of the ligaments of the spine subsequently developed. 展开 ...
(5, 7-9, 12, 22, 24, 29, 36-38, 40, 42). Thecranial nerve tumorswere mostly centered on the cerebellopontine angle, but also in the Meckle cave, the gasserian ganglion, optic nerve, jugular foramen, and the cavernous sinus(1, 2, 4, 6, 9-11, 14, 15, 17-21, 25, 26,...
They often arise in the posterior elements of the spine, where they are the most common cause of painful scoliosis (found on the concave side at the apex of the curve). The natural history is to gradually burn out, so long-term treatment with NSAIDs is an option, but most patients ...