Mesothelial cell tumors may be benign (noncancerous) ormalignant (cancerous). Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that is induced by inhalation of asbestos fibers and arises in the inner lining of the abdomen, heart, or lungs [20]. Clinical signs of this type of tumor may include breathing pr...
Q & A's Breast cancer is a disease that starts in the breast with a malignant tumor. A malignant tumor is a mass of cells that grows out of control. The cancerous cells can also metastasize, or move to other tissues or parts of the body. The cancer can develop in any of the three...
There are various types of head tumors including gliomas, which are the most common type of malignant tumor. An acoustic neuroma is another type of head tumor, which is a tumor on the nerve in the head that leads to the inner ear. This type of tumor interferes with hearing and is usuall...
What type of malignant tumor originates from adipose tissue? What is subcutaneous tissue? What is stratified epithelial tissue? Bone, blood, and fat are examples of what type of tissue? What is a benign neoplasm originating from adipose tissue called?
Guestover a year ago Hello. I'm 29 year old female. Recently, during some routine gynecological examination, some malignant tumor was found on my uterus. Doctor told me that I was very lucky because tumor is found in his early stadium and that’s why he didn’t spread on other organs....
So what is the general prognosis for malignant kidney tumors? I know it varies from case to case, but is there a general outlook for this type of thing? ByPlanch— On Jul 17, 2010 Like any kind of tumor, it is important to catch kidney tumors early. ...
Beauchamp explains a fibrosarcoma bone tumor. Dr. Beauchamp: Fibrosarcoma is a tumor that when we look at it under the microscope looks like fibrous tumor, a fibrous tissue, but it’s malignant. So, again, it’s a more of a descriptive term. About Dr. Beauchamp, M.D.: Dr. ...
1 : tending to produce death or deterioration malignant malaria especially : tending to infiltrate, metastasize, and terminate fatally a malignant tumor. 2a : evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious a powerful and malignant influence. What does it mean to use something sparingly? Filters...
Does basal cell carcinoma itch? Basal cell carcinoma may occasionally itch, but not all cases exhibit this symptom, and any persistent itching should prompt a medical evaluation. Is basal cell carcinoma malignant? Yes, basal cell carcinoma is considered malignant, but it is usually slow-growing an...
Melanoma is a tumor of melanocytes, or pigmented cells in the body. Malignant melanomas in dogs can be an aggressive cancer. We worry about both about the growth of the local tumor, as well as the potential for this tumor type to metastasize, or spread, to places like the local lymph ...