Burkitt lymphoma is a fast-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that primarily affects B cells, a kind of white blood cell involved in the immune response. Because it grows rapidly, its symptoms often develop quickly and can be quite pronounced. Understanding…
Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma (IVLBCL) is a rare and unusual form of lymphoma, a cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, specifically from B-cells, which are a type of white blood cell responsible for producing antibodies. What makes IVLBCL distinct…
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare type of lymphoma that occurs exclusively within the brain, spinal cord, eyes, or leptomeninges without evidence of systemic lymphoma. Recognizing the signs of PCNSL can be challenging because its symptoms often…
Primary bone lymphoma (PBL) is a rare type of cancer that originates in the bone itself, rather than spreading there from another site. It is a form of lymphoma, which is a cancer of the lymphatic system—a network of vessels…
Ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma (GCOC) is a very rare and aggressive malignant tumor that arises from odontogenic epithelium, which is the tissue involved in tooth development. It is characterized by the presence of ghost cells—these are altered epithelial cells that…
Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is a rare and aggressive type of tumor that originates in the jaw. It is classified as an odontogenic tumor, meaning it arises from the tissues that form teeth. Despite its rarity, CCOC is notable…
Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare, aggressive malignant tumor that arises from the odontogenic epithelium, the tissue involved in tooth development. It is a malignant counterpart of ameloblastoma, which is typically benign but locally invasive. Because ameloblastic carcinoma combines features of…
Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a type of cyst that forms in the jawbone and is known for its aggressive behavior and tendency to recur after treatment. The primary cause of OKC is related to the remnants of the dental lamina,…
Cementoblastoma is a rare benign tumor that originates from cementoblasts, the cells responsible for forming cementum, which is the calcified tissue covering the roots of teeth. This tumor typically forms a mass attached to the root of a tooth, most…
Odontogenic myxoma is a rare, benign but locally aggressive tumor that arises from the odontogenic (tooth-forming) tissues in the jawbones. The exact cause of odontogenic myxoma is not fully understood, but it is believed to originate from the mesenchymal portion…