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Cell is the individual unit that makes up the tissues of the body. All living things are made up of one or more cells. 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. Giant cell fibroblastoma is a rare type of soft tissue tumor marked by painless nodules in the dermis (the inner layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin) and subcutaneous (beneath the skin) tissue. These tumors may come back after surgery, but they do not spread to other parts of the body. They occur mostly in boys and are related to dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Preview- One can presume that, giant cell angiofibroma (GCA) is a rare benign tumor that shows a predilection for the orbit and soft tissues of the head and neck. Imaging reveals a highly vascular, circumscribed soft-tissue mass that may simulate a malignant or aggressive process. Benign tumor is a growth that is not cancer. It does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body. Tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Tumors may be benign (not cancer), or malignant (cancer). Also called neoplasm. Imaging is in medicine, a process that makes pictures of areas inside the body. Imaging uses methods such as x-rays (high-energy radiation), ultrasound (high-energy sound waves), and radio waves. Malignant, cancerous. Malignant cells can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Mass is in medicine, a lump in the body. It may be caused by the abnormal growth of cells, a cyst, hormonal changes, or an immune reaction. A mass may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Benign, not cancerous. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body. Also called nonmalignant. Aggressive is in medicine, describes a tumor or disease that forms, grows, or spreads quickly. It may also describe treatment that is more severe or intense than usual.
- For instance, giant cell angiofibroma a distinctive orbital tumor in adults.
- It would appear apparant that, they are histologically distinct from nasopharyngeal angiofibromas, which contain highly cellular fibrous tissue composed of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts and do not contain giant cells (13). Fibrous, containing or resembling fibers.
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