Gallbladder cancer is a rare type of cancer that develops when cells of the gallbladder become abnormal, malignant and start growing uncontrollably. The gallbladder is a small pouch located below the liver on the right side of the abdomen. Its main function is to store bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Because gallbladder cancer may not cause noticeable…

Gastric cancer, also called stomach cancer, develops when normal cells in the inner lining of the stomach become abnormal and malignant and begin growing uncontrollably. Gastric cancer can affect different parts of the stomach. The symptoms and treatment approach can vary depending on the location and stage of the cancer. What Is Gastric Cancer? The stomach is part of the…

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are tumors that develop in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. These tumors develop from specialized cells associated with the gastrointestinal tract called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC). GISTs mainly affect adults and are more commonly diagnosed after the age of 40. What Are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors? A gastrointestinal stromal…

A germ cell tumor is a rare tumor that can develop from germ cells. When these tumors occur in the brain or central nervous system (CNS), they are often found near the pineal gland or pituitary region. Germ cells normally develop into sperm in males and eggs in females. During fetal development, some germ cells may remain outside their usual…

It is a type of cancer, in which tumors start developing in cell that normally develop into placenta during pregnancy.  The cancer is rare type occur during pregnancy or after pregnancy  Gestational Trophoblastic Disease can be benign or malignant. Type:- 2 Main type of GTD           — Hydatiform mole – most common type of GTD                               – Benign in origin mostly  CAUSE…

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes sudden episodes of severe joint pain, swelling, warmth and redness. It commonly affects the big toe, although the ankles, knees, wrists, fingers and elbows can also be involved. Gout occurs when urate builds up in the body and forms sharp, needle-shaped crystals in and around a joint. These crystals trigger inflammation,…