Cancer
Carcinoma; Malignant tumorCancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells.
Bone tumor
An abnormal growth of cells within the bone that may be benign or malignant (cancerous).
Bone tumor
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Malignant melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant skin tumor that involves the skin cells that produce pigment (melanin). The risk of melanoma increases with age, but frequently affects young, otherwise healthy people. Melanoma is the number one cause of cancer death in women aged 25 to 30.
Malignant melanoma
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Brain tumor
Brain tumors are classified depending on the exact site of the tumor, the type of tissue involved, benign or malignant tendencies of the tumor, and other factors. Primary brain tumors can arise from the brain cells, the meninges (membranes around the brain), nerves, or glands.
Brain tumor
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Malignant teratoma
A malignant teratoma is a type of cancer consisting of cysts that contain one or more of the three primary embryonic germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Because malignant teratomas have usually spread by the time of diagnosis, systemic chemotherapy is needed. The prognosis for people with malignant teratomas is based on the size of the tumor, its location and the age of the patient.
Malignant teratoma
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Lymphoma, malignant - CT scan
This abdominal CT scan shows tumor masses (malignant lymphomas) in the area behind the peritoneal cavity (retroperitoneal space).
Lymphoma, malignant - CT scan
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Bone tumor
An abnormal growth of cells within the bone that may be benign or malignant (cancerous).
Bone tumor
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Malignant melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant skin tumor that involves the skin cells that produce pigment (melanin). The risk of melanoma increases with age, but frequently affects young, otherwise healthy people. Melanoma is the number one cause of cancer death in women aged 25 to 30.
Malignant melanoma
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Brain tumor
Brain tumors are classified depending on the exact site of the tumor, the type of tissue involved, benign or malignant tendencies of the tumor, and other factors. Primary brain tumors can arise from the brain cells, the meninges (membranes around the brain), nerves, or glands.
Brain tumor
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Malignant teratoma
A malignant teratoma is a type of cancer consisting of cysts that contain one or more of the three primary embryonic germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Because malignant teratomas have usually spread by the time of diagnosis, systemic chemotherapy is needed. The prognosis for people with malignant teratomas is based on the size of the tumor, its location and the age of the patient.
Malignant teratoma
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Lymphoma, malignant - CT scan
This abdominal CT scan shows tumor masses (malignant lymphomas) in the area behind the peritoneal cavity (retroperitoneal space).
Lymphoma, malignant - CT scan
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Cancer
Carcinoma; Malignant tumorCancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells.
Cancer
Carcinoma; Malignant tumorCancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells.
Review Date: 1/1/2025
Reviewed By: Frank D. Brodkey, MD, FCCM, Associate Professor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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