Oncology

Cancer 22 Dec 2005

Carcinoid tumour and carcinoid syndrome

Carcinoid tumour occurs in the hormone-producing cells of the gastrointestinal organs. It produces a set of symptoms referred to as carcinoid syndrome.

Anatomy 22 Dec 2005

Skin (epidermis) anatomy

The skin or epidermis is the largest organ in the body. Layers of epidermis (skin) regulate temperature and sensation and create a protective barrier.

Blood 11 Dec 2005

Promyelocytic leukaemia (PML)

Promyelocytic leukaemia is a type of bone marrow cancer which increases the tendency to bleed heavily. It typically affects people under 40 years.

Cancer 03 Oct 2005

Cachexia

Cachexia refers to rapid wasting of muscles and tissues which cannot be explained by under-nutrition alone. It is a common complication of cancer and AIDS.

Bone 03 Oct 2005

3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3D MRI)

MRI scans can produce 3-dimensional images of internal body structures to diagnose nerve, heart, bone and blood vessel conditions.

Cancer 25 Sep 2005

Radiofrequency tumour ablation

Medical information about radiofrequency tumour ablation

Blood 15 Sep 2005

Hypercalcaemia

Hypercalcaemia refers to high blood calcium levels. It can be mild or severe, and is a common and life threatening cause of bone pain in…

Blood 14 Sep 2005

MALT lymphoma (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)

MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma is a type of lymphatic system cancer classified as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It affects B lymphocytes.