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What is cancer Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus?
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Kaposi sarcoma is a type of cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of blood vessels that develop into skin lesions or occur internally. Sarcoma is a cancer of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.
Preview- Apparently, evaluation of a combined triple method to detect causative HPV (Infection Human Papillomavirus Infection) in oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas p16 Immunohistochemistry, Consensus PCR HPV (Infection Human Papillomavirus Infection)-DNA, and In Situ Hybridization. In situ is in its original place. For example, in carcinoma in situ, abnormal cells are found only in the place where they first formed. They have not spread. Immunohistochemistry is a technique used to identify specific molecules in different kinds of tissue. The tissue is treated with antibodies that bind the specific molecule. These are made visible under a microscope by using a color reaction, a radioisotope, colloidal gold, or a fluorescent dye. Immunohistochemistry is used to help diagnose diseases, such as cancer, and to detect the presence of microorganisms. It is also used in basic research to understand how cells grow and differentiate (become more specialized). Cell is the individual unit that makes up the tissues of the body. All living things are made up of one or more cells. HPV is a type of virus that can cause abnormal tissue growth (for example, warts) and other changes to cells. Infection for a long time with certain types of HPV can cause cervical cancer. HPV may also play a role in some other types of cancer, such as anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile, oropharyngeal, and squamous cell skin cancers. Also called human papillomavirus. Squamous cell, flat cell that looks like a fish scale under a microscope. These cells cover inside and outside surfaces of the body. They are found in the tissues that form the surface of the skin, the lining of the hollow organs of the body (such as the bladder, kidney, and uterus), and the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts. PCR is a laboratory method used to make many copies of a specific DNA sequence. Also called polymerase chain reaction. Oral, by or having to do with the mouth.
- You can determine, malignant skin tumors are among the most common form of cancer [1]. Skin cancers are the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States; of these, approximately 80 percent are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and 20 percent are squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the second most common skin cancer [2]. The incidence of skin cancer among the darker pigmented peoples of other areas of the world is much lower. Squamous cell carcinoma, cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales. Squamous cells are found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, the lining of the hollow organs of the body, and the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Also called epidermoid carcinoma. Basal cell is a small, round cell found in the lower part (or base) of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. Malignant, cancerous. Malignant cells can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Basal cell carcinoma, cancer that begins in the lower part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). It may appear as a small white or flesh-colored bump that grows slowly and may bleed. Basal cell carcinomas are usually found on areas of the body exposed to the sun. Basal cell carcinomas rarely metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body. They are the most common form of skin cancer. Also called basal cell cancer. Incidence is the number of new cases of a disease diagnosed each year.
- You can notice, squamous cell carcinoma ranked second at 34.5 percent (Marjolin six, non-Marjolin four).
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